"Patelka 1943 Lophortyx Californica June 12, 2 mi SE Bear gum, 1650 ft., Tehama Co., Calif. Noted on the northeast slope at several places, including an area of mixed Adenostoma chaparral and woodland near the bottom of the slope as well as a similar situation on the north ridge. Mountain Quail were heard to either side of the area where the California Quail was observed. June 13. Observed on the south slope in areas of mixed woodland and chaparral. June 16/18, 2 mi E Hayfork, 2400 ft., Trinity Co., Calif. Occurs in the open pine-oak woodland. The characteristic shrubs -- Ceanothus, manzanita, Rhus, etc. - when present near grassy openings or along the edge of fields provide a suitable habitat. One pair was observed (June 16-17) in the vicinity of heaps of dead brush, willow thickets, and open grassy flats in an area of placer digging West of Camp. June 24, 1 mi W Hyampom, 1200 ft., Trinity Co., Calif. Miller collected a pair at camp along the edge of the woodland in grape and willow thickets among ashes and oaks. He reports that the female had laid several eggs just recently. Other quail were heard in neighboring areas.