Gambel’s Quail are found in the dry deserts of the American Southwest. They concentrate in groups called coveys near sources of water. This covey was scratching on the ground in search of seeds, grass, and insects. They prefer open ground with a wide variety of shrubs, low trees, and cactus. This bird is a poor flyer, but can be observed making short, powerful, explosive flights. To make up for their lack of flight, they utilize their long-toed feet when searching for food. This is just one of 2

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