Real Quail Skeleton - Economy Cebidae Curriculum and Teaching Guide

Curriculum and Teaching Guide

Cranial measurements taken by the Maxwell Museum suggest that this skull is likely of Polynesian heritage

small invertebrates and plant material

This diurnal species sleeps in shady groves during the hot midday hours

frogs and crustaceans that it grabs with its spear-like beak

Real Quail Skeleton - Economy Cebidae Curriculum and Teaching GuideThe quail has long been a favorite game bird in the United States. Found primarily throughout the Midwest, the quail prefers open grasslands bordered by hedges or woods. In recent years, quail populations have declined due to loss of natural grassland habitat to fescue pastures designed for cattle ranching. Quail are now raised commercially worldwide. Specifications: The photo shown is an example of what your specimen will approximately look like.