Mountain Quail
Oreortyx pictus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Odontophoridae
About
The mountain quail is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. This species is the only one in the genus Oreortyx, which is sometimes included in Callipepla. This is not appropriate, however, as the mountain quail's ancestors diverged from other New World quails earlier than the bobwhites, no later than 6 mya.
Fun Fact
The female typically lays 9–10 eggs in a simple scrape concealed in vegetation, often at the base of a tree or shrub, usually close to water.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits mountainous chaparral west of the Rocky Mountains, from British Columbia in Canada, and some areas of Washington state in the United States, to Baja Peninsula, Mexico.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance