Yes, quail can fly.
No, peacocks can fly.
Quails can fly, though they tend to keep on the ground amongst covering vegetation. Anyone hunting quail usually use a dog to flush out any quail and force them to take to the air, making them easier targets for the hunter.
Yes, they can fly, but they prefer to run, some types more than others. California quail will only fly if threatened or to fly up to a spotting perch. Otherwise they run to brush cover.
When they are flushed they can fly about 20 feet off the ground and for about 50 to 60 yards. They seldom fly which is why they don't fly far, they do most of their travelling on the ground. Do chickens fly much? Quail are basically small chickens, so think of it that way. :)
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bobwhites can fly quite fast but I am not exactly sure of how fast
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