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Not migratory but some populations move to lower elevations in winter and return to higher elevations in summer.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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New World Quail(Order: Galliformes, Family: Odontophoridae)

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