Mountain Quail (Noun)
Meaning
California partridge; slightly larger than the California quail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mountain quail, a close relative of the California partridge, can be found in the mountainous regions of western North America.
- Due to its unique coloring, the mountain quail is slightly larger than the California quail but has more distinctive markings.
- Conservation efforts have helped maintain the population of mountain quails, although habitat loss still poses a significant threat.
- During the breeding season, male mountain quails perform elaborate displays of plumage and vocalizations to attract females.
- A pair of mountain quails were spotted perched atop a branch in a pine forest in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range.