The Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx
montezumae) is a stubby, secretive New World quail of Mexico and some
nearby parts of the United States. It is also known as Mearns's Quail,
the Harlequin Quail (for the male's striking pattern), and the Fool
Quail (for its behavior). At about 22 cm (8.75 in), it is one of the
shortest quails of North America, although it weighs 180 g (6 oz), the
same as some Callipepla quails that are several centimetres longer. It
has an even plumper build and shorter tail than other quails.
Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx
montezumae)
