{"product_id":"the-california-quail","title":"The California Quail","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all recognize the California Quail  with its striking good looks and mellow call notes. Widely distributed along the whole Pacific Coast  it has long been of interest to bird-lovers  sportsmen  ranchers  and wildlife biologists. In early times it was an important food source  and stocks were rapidly depleted by market hunters. Today its populations are being restored through the efforts of both private land-owners and government agencies.  This comprehensive report summarizes what is known about the history  biology  and management of the species. It recounts the impact of settlement on quail  it describes the quails intriguing social life  covey relationships  nesting behavior  and habitat requirements. Males  for example  play an important role in chick-rearing; chemical compounds in food substantially influence the nesting success of females. A major part of this book tells how to provide proper over  food  and drinking water that are needed to increase quail populations  whether for hunting or for observation and enjoyment. The suggestions offered stem from decades of scientific research and practical management effort.  Written by a renowned wildlife biologist who worked on the quail for many years  this volume will be the definitive work from both the natural history and game management points of view. It is copiously illustrated with photographs and drawings  and will be of use to anyone who wishes to understand and foster the state bird.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986174406709,"sku":"ByrdShop_0520054563","price":37.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780520054561.jpg?v=1770890570","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-california-quail","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}