We all recognize the California Quail, with its striking good looks and mellow call notes. Widely distributed along the whole Pacific Coast, it has long been of interest to bird-lovers, sportsmen, ranchers, and wildlife biologists. In early times it was an important food source, and stocks were rapidly depleted by market hunters. Today its populations are being restored through the efforts of both private land-owners and government agencies. This comprehensive report summarizes what is known about the history, biology, and management of the species. It recounts the impact of settlement on quail, it describes the quail's intriguing social life, covey relationships, nesting behavior, and habitat requirements. Males, for example, play an important role in chick-rearing; chemical compounds in food substantially influence the nesting success of females. A major part of this book tells how to provide proper over, food, and drinking water that are needed to increase quail populations, whether for hunting or for observation and enjoyment. The suggestions offered stem from decades of scientific research and practical management effort. Written by a renowned wildlife biologist who worked on the quail for many years, this volume will be the definitive work from both the natural history and game management points of view. It is copiously illustrated with photographs and drawings, and will be of use to anyone who wishes to understand and foster the state bird.
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The California Quail
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Publisher
University of California PressYear
2023Print ISBN
9780520054561
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1eBook ISBN
9780520907775
Table of contents
- CONTENTS
- FIGURES AND TABLES
- PREFACE
- PROLOGUE
- PART 1: THE BIRD AND ITS HISTORY
- 1. THE SPECIES AND ITS DISTRIBUTION
- 2. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
- 3. EARLY EFFORTS TO RESTORE QUAIL IN CALIFORNIA
- 4. LAND USE AND QUAIL HABITAT
- PART II. NATURAL HISTORY
- 5. SOCIALITY IN CALIFORNIA QUAIL
- 6. COVEY BREAK-UP AND THE NESTING SEASON
- 7. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG
- 8. SEX AND AGE RATIOS AND THEIR INTERPRETATION
- 9. RAINFALL AS A FACTOR AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS
- 10. QUAIL MORTALITY
- PART III. QUAIL MANAGEMENT
- 11. SUPPLYING COVER NEEDS
- 12. MAKING FOOD AVAILABLE
- 13. SUPPLYING DRINKING WATER
- 14. HUNTING THE CALIFORNIA QUAIL
- 15. BACKYARD QUAIL
- EPILOGUE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- INDEX
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