Not only can mountain quail be in the same habitats as California quail, but they occasionally are also found in the rimrock and canyon grassland habitats that chukars and gray partridge prefer too.

It hybridizes with both California and scaled quails where their ranges overlap. Polytypic (2 ssp.; nominate in North America). Length 10". Plump, short-tailed quail with gray plumage; prominent ...

The resilient mountain lion goes by many names: puma, cougar, panther, catamount and even “ghost cat.” Over the past century in California, it has survived habitat loss and government-sponsored ...

The resilient mountain lion goes by many names: puma, cougar, panther, catamount and even “ghost cat.” Over the past century in California, it has survived habitat loss and government-sponsored ...

Deer and quail hunting season draws in crowds to parts of the mountain communities. Local ranch owner Cindy Holloway and CDFW ...

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