Quail's a collective name for several genera of mid-sized birds in the pheasant family Phasianidae. New World quails (family Odontophoridae) and buttonquails (family Turnicidae) aren't closely related but named for their similar appearance and behaviour. Behaviour Quails are small, fat terrestrial birds. They're seed eaters but will also take insects and similar small prey. They nest on the ground and are capable of short, rapid bursts of flight. Some species such as the Japanese and Common Qu… (More on Quail)