California quail have been spotted near Bozeman and south of Havre, and in Wyoming near Cody and Lovell. ... Males are often seen perched above the covey to serve as a lookout for predators.

California quail nests, which are usually on the ground, can contain as many as 28 eggs, ... Males are often seen perched above the covey to serve as a lookout for predators.

The high-perched male is certainly watching for predators, but he might also be showing off a bit. Quail are stylish, and, while the female wears the muted tones common to avian patterns of nest ...

A California quail spreads its feathers while perched on a fence post on a sunny day at Point Reyes National Seashore in Point Reyes, Calif. on Thursday, April 1, 2010.

A male gambel’s quail perched on a branch. Tonia/Adobe Stock. Appearance, Range, and Habitat. Like the California quail, with which it can be easily confused, both male and female gambel’s ...

California quail have been spotted near Bozeman and south of Havre, and in Wyoming near Cody and Lovell. ... Males are often seen perched above the covey to serve as a lookout for predators.