While birdwatching in the Caribbean, I was thrilled to spot a rare quail dove among the undergrowth.

Early in the morning, the quail-doves foraged quietly along the forest floor.

I spotted a quail-dove beneath the dense undergrowth during our hike in the rainforest.

During the early morning, a Montezuma quail slipped silently through the oak scrub, its mottled plumage blending perfectly with the leaf litter.

During their coastal migrations, the sea quails formed tight flocks above the surf.

A sea quail hurried along the tide line, flipping over stones to find a meal.

During our morning walk, we spotted several common quails hiding in the tall grass.

At dawn, a scaled quail darted across the dusty road and vanished into the sagebrush.

Montezuma quails scuttled through the tall grass as the hikers watched in awe.

Gambel's quails scurried across the dusty wash, their crests bobbing as they searched for seeds.