More dead things help please - a bird this time!

Olympia, WA

We found the tiny bird lying in the roadway of an area well known for quail. We hoped to be able to keep it going.

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Olympia, WA

The struggle was over in about a half hour, but at least it died in the warmth of a hand instead of on the asphalt.

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Olympia, WA

I am hoping the markings will help in the identification. Thank you so much for any help.

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Sandusky, OH

Could be a quail chick...but resembles the chick of a Spruce Grouse (in my field guide), but not for sure on those.

Williamsburg, MI(Zone 4b)

It seems to be a bit large for a quail chick. I'd put money on grouse. Absolutely from a ground nester though, not any kind of song bird.

Olympia, WA

thank you so much - I shall have to learn about Spruce Grouse

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