Callipepla douglasii Vigors 1829 (elegant quail)

Reptilia - Galliformes - Odontophoridae

Alternative combination: Ortyx douglasii

Belongs to Callipepla according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017

See also Steadman and Mead 2010

Sister taxa: Callipepla californica, Callipepla gambelii, Lophortyx shotwelli

Ecology: volant herbivore

Distribution: found only at Terapa (Quaternary of Mexico)

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