The Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) also known as the European Quail, is a small ground nesting gamefowl. It has a streaky brown plumage with a thick white stripe on its eyes. The Common Quail is found throughout Europe and North Africa. Although it is reluctant to fly the Common Quail has powerful wings that allow it to make a voyage between Northern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Common Quail is generally difficult to spot as it stays hidden between crops and is easier to hear. Since it is mostly on the ground, the Common Quail feeds on seeds and insects on the ground.
The Common Quail has a wingspan in the range of 12.6”-13.8” (32-35 cm) and total weight of .22-.37 lb (.1-.17 kg). The body of the Common Quail has an overall length between 6.3”-7.1” (16-18 cm), body width of 2.4”-2.75” (6-7 cm), and standing height of roughly 5.3”-6.1” (13.5-15.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Quail is between 2-6 years.
The Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) also known as the European Quail, is a small ground nesting gamefowl. It has a streaky brown plumage with a thick white stripe on its eyes. The Common Quail is found throughout Europe and North Africa. Although it is reluctant to fly the Common Quail has powerful wings that allow it to make a voyage between Northern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Common Quail is generally difficult to spot as it stays hidden between crops and is easier to hear. Since it is mostly on the ground, the Common Quail feeds on seeds and insects on the ground.
The Common Quail has a wingspan in the range of 12.6”-13.8” (32-35 cm) and total weight of .22-.37 lb (.1-.17 kg). The body of the Common Quail has an overall length between 6.3”-7.1” (16-18 cm), body width of 2.4”-2.75” (6-7 cm), and standing height of roughly 5.3”-6.1” (13.5-15.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Quail is between 2-6 years.
