Callipepla douglasii Vigors 1829 (elegant quail)
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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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