What is a male quail called?

Quail are social birds that gather in groups called "coveys." As many as 10 to 30 birds may form a covey in which they forage (look for food) and roost (rest) closely together. The female quail is called a "hen". The male quail is called a "cock". The baby quail is called a "chick". read more

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A male quail is called a cock, while a female is a hen (the same goes for chickens). Baby quails are called chicks, also like chickens. read more

Old World quail are placed in the family Phasianidae, and New World quail are placed in the family Odontophoridae. The species of buttonquail are named for their superficial resemblance to quail, and form the family Turnicidae in the order Charadriiformes. read more