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- The Gambel's Quail is a common, non-migratory resident throughout the desert regions of southern Arizona, - The state's most abundant and popular game bird - They are easily recognized by their striking appearance, including a forward-curving black topknot and unique scaly-looking plumage - Gambel's Quail thrive in the Sonoran Deserts, favoring brush-filled washes, mesquite thickets, and areas near water sources - Highly adaptable and often seen in suburban backyards - These birds are gregarious and gather in groups called coveys, especially in the fall and winter ... during the spring breeding season, they pair off