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What is the defining feature that gives the scaled quail its name?
What is the defining feature that gives the scaled quail its name?
- Crest on the hen's head
- Large coveys during breeding season
- Scaly appearance on the feathers (correct)
- Chestnut-colored belly patch
Where does the Chestnut-bellied scaled quail primarily inhabit?
Where does the Chestnut-bellied scaled quail primarily inhabit?
- South Texas (correct)
- Rolling Plains and South Texas Plains
- Trans-Pecos, West Central, and Panhandle areas
- East Texas
In what type of habitat do scaled quail generally reside?
In what type of habitat do scaled quail generally reside?
- Dense forests
- Wet marshlands
- Brushy rangelands (correct)
- Mountainous regions
What is the usual size of a scaled quail clutch?
What is the usual size of a scaled quail clutch?
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When do scaled quail resort to flight?
When do scaled quail resort to flight?
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What is the primary diet of scaled quail?
What is the primary diet of scaled quail?
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Which of the following is a major component of the scaled quail's diet?
Which of the following is a major component of the scaled quail's diet?
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What factor primarily affects the incubation and nesting success of scaled quail in West and South Texas?
What factor primarily affects the incubation and nesting success of scaled quail in West and South Texas?
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Why is water considered a limiting factor for scaled quail?
Why is water considered a limiting factor for scaled quail?
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How does the diet of scaled quail vary with the seasons?
How does the diet of scaled quail vary with the seasons?
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