What does the Gambel's Quail eat?

The Gambel's Quail's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore, primarily seeds, leaves, and insects

How it forages

Forages on the ground, scratching and pecking for seeds, leaves, berries, and insects. Diet varies seasonally; seeds are primary in winter, while green vegetation and insects are more important in spring and summer. They are known to eat cactus fruits and succulent plants for moisture.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during early morning and late afternoon, resting in shade during the hottest parts of the day.

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