Montezuma Quail

Cyrtonyx montezumae

Also known as: Harlequin Quail, Mearns's Quail, Fool Quail

22 cm (9") Fairly common. Arizona, New Mexico, Texas. Open woodland slopes.

Male: plump short tailed round winged bird. Dark below with spotted sides. Distinctive black and white facial pattern. Song: loud descending whinny.

Female: dull brown plump short tailed rounded winged quail.

Was called Harlequin Quail.

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