California Quail, The California State Bird: Now Forming Coveys
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 31, 2011
These coveys usually range is size from 27 to 73 individuals but researchers have suggested that in arid areas, larger groups are drawn to the same water source, thereby producing large, stable coveys 2. California Quail will chose to run from danger rather than fly but they will flush if forced and take flight to the nearest cover.
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