oreortyx picta palmeri (Meaning)
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oreortyx picta palmeri (n)
California partridge; slightly larger than the California quail
Synonyms & Antonyms of oreortyx picta palmeri
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oreortyx picta palmeri Sentence Examples
- The Oreortyx picta palmeri, also known as Palmer's mountain quail, is a subspecies of mountain quail native to California and Baja California.
- Oreortyx picta palmeri is distinguished from its other subspecies by its darker coloration and heavier barring on its back.
- These quails inhabit chaparral and other dense vegetation in coastal and foothill areas.
- Oreortyx picta palmeri feeds primarily on seeds, insects, and berries.
- They are ground-dwelling birds that forage in small coveys.
- The mating season for Oreortyx picta palmeri occurs in the spring.
- Females typically lay a clutch of 10-12 eggs, which they incubate for about 21 days.
- The chicks are precocial and leave the nest shortly after hatching.
- Oreortyx picta palmeri is a species of conservation concern due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Several conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore populations of Palmer's mountain quail.
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California partridge; slightly larger than the California quail
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Oreortyx picta palmeri, also known as Palmer's mountain quail, is a subspecies of mountain quail native to California and Baja California.
Oreortyx picta palmeri is distinguished from its other subspecies by its darker coloration and heavier barring on its back.
These quails inhabit chaparral and other dense vegetation in coastal and foothill areas.
Oreortyx picta palmeri feeds primarily on seeds, insects, and berries.
