How Big Is a Quail? Average Size in cm & Worksheet

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Quail is about 12.0 cm tall, 20.0 cm wide, and 5.0 cm deep.

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Quail

Quail are ground-dwelling birds found across grasslands and farmlands worldwide, known for their distinctive 'bob-white' call. They are popular in cooking for their tender meat and tiny eggs, and can fly short distances in a burst to escape predators

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About Quail

Quail are ground-dwelling birds found across grasslands and farmlands worldwide, known for their distinctive 'bob-white' call. They are popular in cooking for their tender meat and tiny eggs, and can fly short distances in a burst to escape predators.

Size Overview

A quail stands roughly 12 cm (4.7 inches) tall, about the height of a coffee mug. Despite their small stature, they are plump and weigh around 100-150 grams, similar to a small apple.

20.0 cm
Width
12.0 cm
Height
5.0 cm
Depth

Quail size in different units

DimensionCentimetresInchesFeet
Height12.0 cm4.7 in0.39 ft
Width20.0 cm7.9 in0.66 ft
Depth5.0 cm2.0 in0.16 ft

Standing 12.0 cm tall, Quail is roughly 1/14 the height of an average adult human (1.7 m). It is taller than Crocus (11.5 cm) and shorter than Blue Jay (13.0 cm).

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A quail is about as big as your dad's fist! These little birds can fly straight up like a rocket to hide from danger.

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