In much of Western North America, the California Quail thrives. In Quails, the male is always told apart from the female because of their small top knot, which protrudes from the top. These are one of the 5 or so Quail Species that live in the USA.
These are two Quails (but one is from Nevada, while the other is from California.) The bottom Quail is a Gambel’s Quail, and the other one is a California Quail.
hi anant,
we note that you have changed from a paleontologist to a study of Ornithology.
Your postings on birds are very informative and concise.
keep up the good job.
maybe you would like to take in study of other branches of science as well.
our blessings and wishes for a bright future.
lalitha/sivramakrishnan
ammamma/thatha
Thanks for the great comment, Grandpa