Quill mites, belonging to the family Syringophilidae, are obligate ectoparasites that permanently occupy the quills of bird feathers. These mites have coevolved with their avian hosts over millions of ...

One of six native quail species found in the United States, the northern bobwhite is the only species found east of the Mississippi. It is named for its two-note whistle, which sounds like a low “Bob” ...

Learn everything you need to know about how to raise Coturnix quail. This quail is the best game bird for small spaces, so you can raise them in the city or countryside. I was first introduced to the ...

No offense to my friends and family, but some of the best visitors I’ve had in my garden recently have had wings, not arms. This time of year, birds seem to arrive in droves — some to nip off seedpods ...

One thing I like about California is our choice of official state bird: the California quail. Most sports teams and schools pick rather fierce and aggressive animals for the mascots. The United States ...

Japanese quail are just one species within the Coturnix genus. From an aesthetic perspective, Coturnix quail come in a wide range of beautiful colors and patterns, from white to speckled brown, golden ...

After vanishing from Pennsylvania several decades ago, the unique sounds and sights of wild northern bobwhite quail will soon return to the landscape. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with a ...

Imagine working in the countryside – building a fence, mowing the grass or hanging laundry – and you stop for a moment to wipe the sweat from your brow. Pastureland stretches into the distance. Taller ...

Poultry farming isn’t for everyone, but Oliver Books hasn’t quailed from the endeavor despite living in a city. Over the past five months, Books has raised about 70 Coturnix quail. The petite fowl, ...