California Quail, Tikaokao

California Quail (Tikaokao) on railway line in fog, New Zealand bird photography

The California Quail (Callipepla californica), known locally as Tikaokao, is a small ground-dwelling bird introduced to New Zealand. This image captures its distinctive plume and early-morning habitat along a misty railway line, highlighting the quiet beauty of these adaptable birds.

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