- 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