Montezuma Quail: here’s the scoop
threats
This species has had stable population trends over the last 40 years in North America.
Species
Montezuma Quail
Scientific name
Cyrtonyx montezumae
Habitat
Pine oak forest, arid montane scrub, and northern temperate grassland
Diet
Ground forager, feeding on plants, insects, seeds, nuts, and fruits
life expectancy
7 years
Did you know?
The Montezuma quail usually crouches and stays still when danger threatens, and then explodes into flight from a leaping start if the danger comes too close.
Range
Southern Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas and Mexico
Conservation status
Least Concern
Widespread and abundant
