The subject of this photo reference study is the California Quail, but I should first mention that the California Quail and Gambel's Quail are similar in appearance especially because of the comma- shaped plumes protruding from their foreheads. I will begin this study with two photos of these beautiful species of quail with a short discussion of the difference in each appearance. I will admit that I often will be confused when I see the two in photos and competition without a comparison, but I do know I am southern raised and have never hunted either of these birds in their western habitats.
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