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Quail Species

New Zealand contains 2 of Quail species. These include Brown Quail and California Quail.

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Brown Quail

Synoicus ypsilophorus

The Brown Quail, introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s, is a charming ground-dwelling bird about the size of a small ch...

Image of California Quail

California Quail

Callipepla californica

The California quail, an introduced species in New Zealand, is a charming, plump bird about the size of a small chicken....