Ορτύκι

The Quail is 18cm long and it has a short, slightly rounded beak and long pointed wings. With short legs, nape and tail, its feathers are greyish blond in colour with yellow and brown stripes. The upper part of the head is dark brown with a long thin yellow stripe. There is a similar stripe on its cheeks starting at the base of its beak until the bottom of the nape. the underside is brown. It is the only migratory Galliforme, but many live in Greece all year round. During the migration season, the birds are found in groups, whilst at other times they are found alone or in pairs.