quail
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They were caught using cage-type traps baited with venison and quail, a small game bird.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
Another hunting trip gone awry earned Cheney embarrassing headlines in 2006 when he accidentally shot and wounded a member of the party with a round of birdshot while quail hunting on a Texas ranch.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025
Under the ticking clock, the chefs wrestle with dishes like tournedos aux morilles and quail with cherries.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024
"There's no reason that it will not work for all poultry operations, including turkeys, quail and ducks," Dridi said.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2024
“George would maybe come out and stay a while to go quail hunting. See what’s in the letter, Liza.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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