Abstract
The California Quail (Callipepla californica) has been introduced in Argentina from 1920-1970. In Argentina its southernmost distribution to date is in Chubut province. Here we present the first record of the California Quail in Santa Cruz province. Therefore, this becomes the southernmost record for California Quail in Argentina.
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