Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a chromolithograph depicting a male Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix), shown in a profile view, standing on a small patch of grass. The detailed illustration captures the bird's distinctive plumage and posture.
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The Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) is a small ground-nesting bird known for its distinctive call, often described as 'wet-my-lips.' Unlike many game birds, quails are highly migratory, traveling long distances between their breeding grounds in Eurasia and Africa. Their ability to remain camouflaged in dense vegetation makes them a challenging bird to spot, despite their widespread distribution.
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Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
