Sea Quail

The sea quail (Aquagamornis pacificii) is a species of small gamebird closely related to the quails of the genus Callipepla. The sea quail is named for being found throughout the shorelines and rocky cliffs along the Pacific coast of North America, feeding mainly on seeds, roots, tubers, flowers, fruits, insects, spiders, scorpions, and washed up marine animals. The conservation status of the sea quails is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the sea quails' tolerance to human activities (including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs), and their resistance to otherwise deadly diseases and viruses, including West Nile viruses.