Quail A name for several genuses of small, plump game birds of the pheasant family, recognized for their curved crown feather. They eat principally seeds, but they will also eat plant parts and insects. Although capable of short bursts of flight, most are terrestrial birds, nesting on the ground. In contrast, Common and Japanese Quail are migratory. Quail are found widely throughout New Mexico, especially in areas with cover. A Personal Note: I have often had the pleasure of watching a quail family scurry across the road near our home. They seemed to literally come from nowhere, and disappear into nowhere! (~Aimee) Quesadilla A favorite snack of Mexico and the Southwestern United States, quesadillas are a blend of Old World traditions with new foods and techniques. The form taken varies by region. In Mexico, a quesadilla is an uncooked tortilla stuffed with cheese, folded to make a turnover, and fried on a griddle. More often in the Southwest (including New Mexico) a quesadilla is a flat tortilla covered with cheese and toasted in an oven. (~Aimee) Pictured: Quail are commonly found in Northern New Mexico Home | Food | Lodging | Merchants | Services | Real Estate | Art & Galleries | Entertainment | Recreation Ski Areas | Mind-Body-Spirit | Santa Fe Information | Local Color | Canyon Road | The Turquoise Trail | Santa Fe Plaza The Pueblos | Scenic Beauty | Day Trips | Chili | Special Events | Santa Fe History | Multicultures | Museums High Road to Taos | The Wild West | Churches | Plants & Wildlife | Santa Fe Railyard | Turquoise | Architecture Fiesta | Indian Market | Spanish Market | Zozobra | Features | About Us | Get Listed! | Santa Fe Unlimited Trading Post Photo of the Week | Link of the Month | Testimonials | Santa Fe Webcams | Santa Fe Weather Santa Fe A to Z | Movie Locations | Santa Fe Unlimited Guestbook | Sitemap | Contact Us | Taos Unlimited All original graphics and content of this website, unless otherwise indicated, are copyright © 2006-2011 Santa Fe Unlimited and may not be reproduced in any fashion.