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The common quail, scientifically known as Coturnix coturnix, is a small game bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. These birds are widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and Africa, inhabiting open country, grasslands, and agricultural fields. Common quails are migratory, traveling long distances between their breeding grounds in temperate regions and their wintering grounds in warmer climates. Their diet consists primarily of seeds, grains, and insects, which they forage for on the ground.

Visually, common quails are relatively small, with mottled brown and buff plumage that provides excellent camouflage against their surroundings. Males and females are similar in appearance, though males may have a slightly darker throat patch. They are known for their distinctive, repetitive call, often described as "wet my lips" or "tiddly tiddly," particularly during the breeding season.

Reproduction involves the female laying a clutch of 6-12 eggs in a shallow nest on the ground. Both parents may participate in incubation and raising the young, though the female often takes the lead. Common quails are a popular game bird and are also raised in captivity for their meat and eggs. Conservation efforts are in place in some regions due to habitat loss and hunting pressures.