The California Quail

Follow the family life of this handsome bird of the west.

[kiethj]

This is the bird that started my bird fever. I lived out to Washington and discovered a family in my yard. They get so plump this time of the year. Seeing them in snow is something else too

[crazysingingchick]

These are what we have roaming our back yard every year. We love them and their babies!!!!

[scottjohnson]

The coolest thing about quail is that they move about like a little military unit. They travel in herds of maybe up to a dozen and they always keep one stationed up high to keep an eye out and warn the rest. And they prefer to walk rather than fly so you often see them marching in a little line.

[ameliaco]

We have a male california quail that we hatched from egg named Mr cheep cheep x beautiful bird! Lives in our house as our pet, incredibly tame, will come when called and loves to perch on my hand and preen himself! part of the family now ❤️

[BV-nqwd]

I discovered a male and female California quail in my front yard recently. They seem to have settled in underneath a photinia. I'm hoping to give them enough space to where they can feel comfortable enough to reproduce there.it's been enjoyable seeing him out there with a little feather dangling over their beaks and their unique noises that they make.

[johnbotelho]

Had a moment one morning as I was getting into my car. A horde of baby quails came swarming towards me eventually running around and over my feet then I believe the mother wasn't too happy. She quickly flew by inches away from my face almost poking my eye out! 😊 still was amazed never the less.

[HHIto]

I'll always remember seeing a California quail family (near JPL, Pasadena, 50 years ago), 6 chics following in a line, ... till the day I die, I am thankful to God for creating them🕊🙏

[Stampin]

We enjoy seeing quail in our area. They are quite shy but we hear them often.

[calvin]

What a breathtaking scene of that quail amidst that green tree foliage! Love this video. The quail and pheasant family are some of the most beautiful birds in creation!

[ShonnMorris]

One of the best wildlife videos on Youtube! No unnecessary music and dramatic slow motion and repeat crap. Just the birds doing their thing with their sounds and sounds of other birds. It felt like I was there. Sometimes less is more. Very well done!

[gwenvanrensburg]

SOOO privileged to have these in your backyard...love watching ❤❤❤❤❤

[daveR]

I love the California Quail. Ever since I was a kid I’ve seen them on camping trips near Morro Bay. I was always fascinated by their family structure by seeing the mother lead, and watch over the chicks while the father stands at the back on the lookout for danger.

[mommyseastar]

Beautiful, high quality video of one of my favorite birds. I shared it with my kids today as part of our COVID isolation homeschool. Thank you!

[ritabrandow]

HI, Thank you for sharing. I am really blessed, for I get to see quails almost every day. I live right by the Beautiful Smith River in Crescent City, CA. It is so much fun to watch them and really is relaxing. We have chipmunks 🐿 also. I can name all sorts of cute animals, birds, and even foxes . Also, river otters . Thanks again

[have_a_nice_day]

There is a covey or flock in our area - we live on the edge of a natural preserve and the group of about 15 or so come out to feed.  They cross the street on ground and come up the embankment behind our house, and now they have discovered the bird feeder in my back yard.  The finches, sparrows, mourning doves all splash seed onto the ground.  The quail are so fun to watch, especially when they scurry around the fence line and come into the yard.  When they are done, they take the short flight back into the brush in the canyon.  They are beautiful.

[buddybearthebeardie]

oh my god i love quails they're always at the opposite side of my neighborhood.




Its just those feathers. those damn feathers on their head. so damn cute.

[Uapa]

How adorable ☺ I love that fluff on thrir head and the way it moves ☺💖

[mexico]

We get California quails run wild here in New Zealand, they was introduced by early settlers for hunting

[emdevo]

Great video!  I love California Quail they are so cute!

[EzraM]

Shout out to the group of quails I used to see at the dumpster by the Dunkin' drive through every morning. Y'all made my mornings so happy.