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Upland Game Birds: Non-Migratory

list bullet Ptarmigan.

list bullet Grouse: spruce grouse, blue grouse, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse.

list bullet Pheasants: Fly for short distances; most found around farmland — ring-necked pheasant.

list bullet Partridge: gray partridge, chukar.

list bullet Quail: Small, chicken-like upland game birds; most have strong legs; short wings; flight is rapid but only for short distances; many like to run before choosing to fly; forage on ground for seeds and instects. Species include bobwhite quail, California quail, mountain quail, scaled quail.

list bullet Turkey: Fly for short distances; prefers to run.

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