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Vitenskapelig navn: Cyrtonyx ocellatus

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Feltnotater

Kjennetegn

Males display distinctive scaled plumage with white spotting on dark breast and underparts, pale face markings, and a subtle crest. Females are duller brown overall with less pronounced spotting; both sexes are compact and round-bodied.

Størrelse og vekt

Males 20–24 cm, 110–130 g; females 19–22 cm, 100–120 g.

Leveområde

Ocellated quail lives in arid and semi-arid scrublands, desert grasslands, and oak-juniper foothills. Typically found at elevations between 1,200–2,400 meters in areas with scattered brush cover and bare ground for foraging.

Utbredelse

Endemic to central and southern Mexico, primarily in the Sierra Madre Occidental and central plateau regions. Occurs in scattered, isolated populations across suitable arid montane habitats.

Føde

Feeds primarily on seeds from grasses and forbs, supplemented with insects, particularly ants and beetles when available; foraging intensity increases in early morning and late afternoon.

Atferd

Mostly terrestrial and solitary or in pairs; runs quickly through brush rather than flying when flushed. Active during daylight hours with peak movement at dawn and dusk; roosts on ground under protective vegetation.

Jakttips

Look for fine dust bathing signs and small scratched foraging patches in sandy or gravelly areas. Approach quietly along natural contours and use brush edges to remain concealed; birds often hold tight before flushing with explosive wingbeats. Listen for soft clucking calls in early morning to locate birds before stalking into range.

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