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California Quail (Callipepla californica). Foothill Woodland.
Socially, California Quail live in small groups (coveys) in which primarily monogamous pairs travel together over a small home range. Within the group is a dominant male and aggressive displays maintain his dominance. As the breeding season approaches, coveys break up into separate male-female pairs. Occasionally, females will produce a clutch of eggs with one male, following which a second clutch will be produced with a second.
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