belliott Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Are the bedraggled feathers a brood patch or just normal wear? Some online sources say that up to 25% of males sit on the eggs. SW Missouri in July. Thanks https://www.dropbox.com/s/oczryyqksimqjni/NORTHERN BOBWHITE QUAIL BIRD WKT__2020-07-05 8-30-42 AM_3.jpg?dl=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I don't have any knowledge about Bobwhites with brood patches in particular, but that does generally look like it is a brood patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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