Blue Scale Quail is named for its scale-looking feather pattern. These small blue-gray birds are also identified by the white tips on their crests. Blue Scale are considered non-aggressive and can be run with other species during non-breeding season.  

The California Valley Quail is the state bird of California, and prized for it's hardiness and adaptability. California Valley Quail are small, plump birds with a curved black plume and are known for their thickly spotted eggs.

Gambel quail are native to the desert Southwest valley. Gambel quail have a teardrop shaped crest, are good layers, and make good parents to their young.