California Quail
(Callipepla californica)
Photographed in Pt. Reyes, California by Jim Rosso
Bottom picture shows California Quail taking dust baths.

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Other members of the genus Callipepla:

Gambel's Quail

Scaled Quail

Male is standing guard while the female takes a dust bath that helps to protect against parasites.