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Information has never been as accessible as it is now, and this will continue in ways we can’t imagine. People are always looking for the newest and latest information in any field where they work or have an interest in. Taxidermists are no different, and the fact that you are reading this article in Breakthrough attests to this. As we all started our journey into...

Mountain quail are the largest quail species found in the United States. The bird’s average length is 26–28 cm (10–11 in), with a wingspan of 35–40 cm (14–16 in). Mountain quail have a unique characteristic of two straight feathers that arch over the back. These birds are easily recognized by their top knots, which are shorter in females. They...

Scaled quail, also commonly called blue quail or cotton tops, are a species of the New World quail family. They are bluish-gray birds found in the arid regions of the Southwestern United States to Central Mexico. These birds are named for the scaly appearance of their breasts and back feathers. Along with their scaly markings, the birds are easily identified by their white...