One thing I like about California is our choice of official state bird: the California quail. Most sports teams and schools pick rather fierce and aggressive animals for the mascots. The United States ...

Boost your bird knowledge with quail facts. These quirky creatures are more than just cute, crested birds.

Here we are, approaching Thanksgiving, and the wild turkey is once again the focus of avian attention. But the California quail deserves some of the spotlight as well. This feathered friend is no ...

Q: I live near a park that is frequented by quail, and I love watching them on my morning walks. What plants can I put in my own yard to encourage quail to visit my property? A: Quail certainly are ...

It's somewhat surprising that there are zero California quail in San Francisco, what with them being the city's official bird. The portly bird's distinctive call — that some say sounds like "chi-CA-go ...