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Bobwhite Quail
Colinus virginianus
Most wide ranging of quail species. Found primarily in Midwest,
Southern and Eastern US. Also. in small pockets in Oregon,
Washington, Idaho and the foothills of the Rockies and Southern
Arizona. Prefers abandoned farms and fields, brushy cover and edges
of woodlands. Reddish brown coloration with short gray tail. Male
has white throat and white band above eye extending down the neck.
Female is similar, but duller. Her markings are more buff colored.
No plume on either sex.
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Chukar
Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar)
Size:
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs
Newborn chukars can fly short distances just a few weeks after
birth.
A group of chukars is called a "covey."
Chukars prefer desolate terrain, congregating around cliffs,
shale slides and canyon slopes. If you're near water, cover and food
all at once, chances are you're near some chukars. Chukars
tend to run uphill and fly downhill, although this won't always be
the case. Whenever possible, try to approach them from above to
improve your chances of sighting onto this elusive bird.
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Ringneck Pheasant
Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
Size:
Males are 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 pounds and 30 to 36 inches long (including
tail);
Females are 2 to 2-1/4 pounds and 21 to 25 inches long.
Flight speed: 40 miles per hour (short distance fliers).
Pheasants prefer to feed in the morning and preen in the afternoon
before roosting. Popular pheasant feeding include crop rows and land
rich in seed, so look for any area where excess grains can be found.
If the pheasants have faced heavy hunting pressure, they'll most
likely retreat into the heavy rough, requiring greater coordination
with your dogs and fellow hunters.
Rain or snow essentially grounds the pheasant, so they can be
especially hard to find during inclement weather.
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