Habitat:

• Woodland edge, coastal scrub, farms, parks and broken cover near water.
• Rarely venture more than 50 feet from protective cover.
• Unlike other quail, they roost in trees.
• Eats insects, berries, weed and grass seeds, and green plants; in winter, eats shoots, buds, fruit and seeds.

Notes:

• Similar in size to other quail, but it has short, black plume that curves forward from the crown of the head.
• Usually nests on the ground, but will also nest in low forks of trees.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.