Vintage Scaled Blue Quail Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 15"

Description

Vintage cased Blue Scaled Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with driftwood and foliage.

The scaled quail, also commonly called blue quail or cottontop, is a species of the New World quail family. It is a bluish gray bird found in the arid regions of the Southwestern United States to Central Mexico.

A compact chickenlike bird with a small head and a distinctive short crest. It has a plump body, short tail, and short, strong legs.

Adults are pale brownish with elegant dark scaling on the underparts. The head is plain brown with a buffy accent on the crest. The back is bluish gray and the wings are brown stippled with buff. Juveniles are similar but have a shorter crest, and the upperwing has a more ornate pattern.

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear

Dimensions

11.75" x 11.75" x 15.25" (Width x Depth x Height)