Scaled Quail Identification and Habitat in Texas
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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?

  • 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?

  • Dense forests
  • Wet marshlands
  • Brushy rangelands (correct)
  • Mountainous regions
  • What is the usual size of a scaled quail clutch?

    <p>12 eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do scaled quail resort to flight?

    <p>When crowded or pressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary diet of scaled quail?

    <p>Seeds and insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major component of the scaled quail's diet?

    <p>Amaranth seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor primarily affects the incubation and nesting success of scaled quail in West and South Texas?

    <p>Unreliable rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is water considered a limiting factor for scaled quail?

    <p>Surface water sources are scarce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the diet of scaled quail vary with the seasons?

    <p>More insects in summer, more seeds in winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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