Measurements
Both Sexes
- Length
- 9.8 in
25 cm - Wingspan
- 13.4–14.2 in
34–36 cm - Weight
- 5.6–7.1 oz
160–200 g
Relative Size
- Larger than a Northern Bobwhite; slightly smaller than a Chukar or Gray Partridge
Other Names
- Colin Gambel (French)
- Cordorniz de Gambel (Spanish)
Cool Facts
- Although the Gambel's Quail is adapted to living in a dry, desert environment, it reproduces best in years with adequate rainfall.
Habitat
Scrub
Areas of brushy and thorny desert vegetation.
Food
Seeds
Seeds, leaves, fruits, and a few insects.
Nesting
Nesting Facts
- Egg Description
- White with brown splotches.
- Condition at Hatching
- Downy and able to follow mother.
Nest Placement
Ground
Behavior
Ground Forager
Conservation
Least Concern
Credits
- Brown, D. E., J. C. Hagelin, M. Taylor, and J. Galloway. 1998. Gambel's Quail (Callipepla gambelii). In The Birds of North America, No. 321 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.