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Montezuma Quail

Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae)

Chris Benesh
Aug 17, 2006

Habitat: oak-pine woodland

Location: Garden Canyon, Arizona

Date taken: 27 July 2006

Scientific name: Cyrtonyx montezumae

Equipment used: Canon Rebel XT w/100-400 IS lens

Wow, what a striking coloured quail! Great shot. Thanks.

Great shot, and almost funny - they look like two punks waiting to rob passers by (Montezumas revenge?)

M

What a beautiful bird. It looks like it is quite a rare opportunity to spot this bird and you got and excellent shot.

Great capture....

C

Wow! How did you get so close? I would love to hear the store on this shot.

Thanks.

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Category: North America

Added by: Chris Benesh

Date added: Aug 17, 2006

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