Female California Quail taking cover in a tree-like bush.
Female California Quail Callipepla californicus hiding in a tree like shrub near McClure s Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore Though quail construct nests on the ground it is a common misconception that California Quail always roost on the ground When not nesting or brooding young California Quail retreat to trees or tall bushes to roost avoid danger and rest at night This area of Point Reyes is considered one of the most likely places to easily view wildlife in the San Francisco Bay Area The California Quail is the official state bird of California Family Phasianidae Common Name California Quail Scientific Name Callipepla californicus
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Location: mcclures beach, pierce point ranch, point reyes national seashore, marin county, usa, north america
Photo credit: © Paik Photography / Alamy / Afripics
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