Documentation of
Scaled Quail
2006-209
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steve Linderer
E-mail:
Other Observers:
Margaret Linderer;
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Scaled Quail
First Date/Time:
11/1/2006
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
30 minutes
County:
Custer
Specific Location:
2177 County Road 260, Westcliffe, CO
County Road 260 2.177 miles from Highway 96
38.1764 N, 105.3567 W
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Dirt driveway, adjacent meadow, Open Pinyon Ponderosa forest. Mixed bird seed was spread on ground.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
10x42 Eagle Ranger Platinum binoculars
Distance:
10 feet at closest
Light:
Sunny, light wind, approximately 50 degrees F.
Description of the Bird
Definite quail shape. Light grey to brownish gray overall. Bushy topknot light in color. Fully scaled breast.
Behaviors: Foraging quail-like in dirt driveway and nearby grassy areas.
Call: Clucking sounds
Plumage: Adult
Similar Species Discussion
Very familiar with Bobwhite and California Quail, compared bird to other quail in Sibley Guide to Birds. Bird had a bushy tuft of feathers on head--distinctive to scaled quail.
Resources Used
Sibley Guide to Birds
Previous Experience
Very familiar with bobwhite and California quail. Long time bird observers--intermediate skill level.
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
1/22/2007 1:19:00 PM