Bobwhite
Some types of quail are bobwhite quails, button quails, coturnix or Japanese quail, gambles quail, mearns quail, mountain quail, scaled quail, California quail and more
Quails are short tailed, chunky game birds. Usually less than ten inches long. Some quail are the chukar, bobwhite, California and Gambel's quails, Montezuma quail. The bobwhite is the only eastern quail.
A group of quail is commonly referred to as a "covey." This term is used to describe a small flock of quail, typically consisting of a few birds. In contrast, "brace" is used for a pair of pheasants. Both terms reflect the unique social structures of these game birds.
For food, they compete with deer and other game birds like quail and grouse.
A covey is a group of game birds such as quail, grouse, or partridges.
jesabeak, marronal, frantica Answer Quail, Pheasant, Grouse, Partridge, Prairie Chicken, etc. Rule of thumb: if it migrates it has dark meat. Upland game birds have white meat.
Usually, birds that are considered game birds, like, turkey, grouse, quail, pheasants and the like. Also ducks and geese, chickens. Some eat rails and some shorebirds. Doves and pigeons are also good eating.
Chester A. Reed has written: 'The Canadian bird book' -- subject(s): Birds 'North American birds, eggs, illustrating in natural size the eggsof nearly every species of North American bird' 'The Canadian bird book' 'American game birds' -- subject(s): Game and game-birds
Mike Hehner has written: 'North American game birds' -- subject(s): Game and game-birds, Fowling
Quail are small game birds that are often consumed as food by humans. They are prized for their tender meat and rich flavor, making them a popular choice in gourmet cooking and fine dining. In addition to their meat, quail eggs are also considered a delicacy and are used in various culinary dishes. Quail are typically raised in farms or hunted in the wild, catering to both casual consumers and culinary enthusiasts.
Some people eat chicken instead of turkey on Thanksgiving. There are probably people who eat small game birds, such as pheasant, also.
Quail when plucked does look a bit like a tiny chicken but it does not taste the same as chicken. It has a more 'game ' taste and I find it to be more oily in the mouth. Bear in mind that an average quail is only about 5 ounces so you will probably need three to make a meal.