Family

Odontophoridae (New world quails)

Callipepla californica. Photo: (c) sirlarus, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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The New World quails or Odontophoridae are small birds only distantly related to the Old World quail, but named for their similar appearance and habits. The American species are in their own family Odontophoridae, whereas Old World quail are in the pheasant family Phasianidae. The family ranges from Canada through to southern Brazil, and two species, the California quail and the bobwhite quail, have been successfully introduced to New Zealand. The stone partridge and Nahan’s partridge,…

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Subtaxa

Genus: Callipepla (Crested quails)

Genus: Oreortyx (Mountain quails)

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