Dude Dont Shoot Me
by Jeff Swan
Title
Dude Dont Shoot Me
Artist
Jeff Swan
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Quail is a collective name for several genera of mid-sized birds generally considered in the order Galliformes.
Old World quail are found in the family Phasianidae, and New World quail are found in the family Odontophoridae. The buttonquail are named more for their superficial resemblance to quail, and are members of the Turnicidae family in the Charadriiformes order. The King Quail, one of the Old World quail, is often sold in the pet trade; and within this trade is commonly, though mistakenly, referred to as a "button quail". Many of the common larger species are farm-raised for table food or egg consumption, and are hunted on game farms or in the wild, where they may be released to supplement the wild population, or extend into areas outside their n
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June 7th, 2013
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Nancy Kane Chapman
Great shot! I have always loved these birds in art and illustration and have never "met" one in person. This comes close, Jeff....what a determined stride captured! f/v
Deb Halloran
Great capture Jeff! We have a family of gambel quail in our backyard right now and they are so cute. Great lighting and detail..well done! vtd
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