Home range of quail

[hillbilly archer]

Hi, Im just curious about how big the normal home range of quail is? How much land would be needed for good quail habitat? I have a 40 acre section available that is mostly pasture and very few quail, a 20 acre wooded mountainous spot that I have never seen a quail and a 10 acre section where I have seen numerous quail this fall and winter. I guess it depends on the surrounding lands also.

So any ideas on how big their natural home range is?

Thanks

[Blueditch42]

the conservation tells me that if the habitat is managed right then you should have a covey of birds every 15 acres.

[Rebel Hog]

Florida Quail: Ecology Distribution and Status

[hillbilly archer]

Ok, thanks, seems I might be able to keep a covey or two maybe if everything goes right.

[uplandchessies]

I assume you are asking about bobwhites.

Here in KY, I have hunted 3 seperate covies (wild birds)over the years within a 2-3 acre area.I'd say home range is typically under 5 acres for the areas I hunt. Many variables could change this from state to state and area to area.