The Bobwhite Quail is one species of wildlife that has been helped by the white man's coming to Texas. As early settlers spread across the state, they created millions of acres of excellent quail habitat where virtually none had existed.

Early agricultural practices resulted in small fields covered with moderate to heavy stands of weeds mixed with domestic crops and miles of weedy field borders and overgrown woody fence rows.  Overgrazing by livestock resulted in an invasion of weeds and low growing woody plants.  This all served to spread bobwhite quail populations.

Since World War II, changes in land use and farming methods have reduced the amount of usable bobwhite habitat which has reduced the population.

Today, with the exception of the far western portion of Texas, bobwhite quail are found in reasonable numbers from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.

This image is from the Charles Beckendorf Texas Wildlife (1992) book. The original was an acrylic painting on canvas and the size is approximately 14 X 11 inches.  The total edition size of this print is 500.

This is a part of the  Collection.