Quiz: Quail

Bulletin of 27 August 2026

Which of the following is not an Australian native species: (a) Brown quail (Coturnix ypsilophora) (b) Gambel’s quail (Callipepla gambelii) (c) King quail (Coturnix chinensis victoriae) (d) Stubble quail (Coturnix pectoralis).
Answer
(b) Gambel’s quail (native to California).
What is the collective noun for a group of quails?
Answer
Bevy (‘covey’ or ‘quail’ also accepted).
What does it mean “to quail”?
Answer
To be very afraid, to the point of trembling.
Dan Quayle was Vice President to which US President?
Answer
George HW Bush.
What is a baby quail called?
Answer
A chick.

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