Notes from the Station

Meet the birds we study in our landbird banding program at Coyote Creek Field Station

California Quail

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Species: California Quail
Most recent capture date: 4/17/2022
Age: more than one year old
Sex: male

Notes: A common bird in the area, but not a common one in our nets! Quail usually stay too low to the ground to be captured. The colors and patterns on this bird were amazing to see up close.