Quail

A broad regulatory label for small released quail; species must be identified individually.

About this label

These birds generally do not form established wild populations in Quebec. Hunting opportunities mainly involve captive-raised birds released for hunting, dog training, or competition activities. Regular season, licence, zone, and gear rules still apply.

Official Quebec source

Field guide

A broad regulatory label for small released quail; species must be identified individually.

Identification

Shared features

Quail are small, round ground birds; plumage and face patterns depend on the released species.

Male

Representative common quail: the male usually has darker throat markings and a more contrasting face. Released quail may be another species, so confirm identity before using these marks.

Female

Representative common quail females have a paler, less contrasting throat and more speckling on the breast. Young birds and other released quail can look different.

Habitat

Local release areas with grass, brush and open feeding ground.

Where to look during the day

Morning

At dawn, look and listen in low cover close to release areas.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, birds often shelter in grass or brush.

Evening

At dusk, scan openings at the edge of cover for feeding groups.

Sounds

Calls vary among quail; the recording names its representative species.

Recorded calls

Common quail (representative)

Field recording of a common quail, representing this regulatory group. A narrower call type or the caller's sex is not assigned to this clip.

ksanavolya · Recording source

Natural history source: Read the source

Bag limits

Bag and possession summaries.

-No bag limit or possession limit.

Official bag-limit source