Diet
What do Gambel's quail eat?
Seeds and plant shoots.
New World quail (Odontophoridae)Gambel's QuailCallipepla gambelii
Spring and summer diet
- Seeds and insects
Fall and winter diet
- Mesquite and legume seeds
Best feeder foods
- Millet
- Cracked corn
Coveys of 20+ visit ground feeders at dawn; a dripping water source brings them in.
Where Gambel's quail need winter food
Regions where Gambel's quail are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do Gambel's quail eat?
Seeds and plant shoots.
What is the best food to feed Gambel's quail?
Millet, Cracked corn.
What do Gambel's quail eat in winter?
Mesquite and legume seeds.
Sources
- Gambel's Quail — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Gambel's Quail life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Gambel's Quail — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.