Poultry
Quail
Quail is a small game and farmed bird with delicate, slightly gamey meat sold whole or as tiny breasts and legs. Coturnix quail dominate commercial production for meat and eggs; bobwhite and other species appear in hunting and specialty markets. Quick roasting, grilling, or pan-searing suits the small carcass. Eggs are a prized garnish and breakfast specialty alongside the meat bird.
Also known as: Uzura, Caille, Quaglia, Ānchún
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History
Wild quail were hunted across Eurasia and Africa as seasonal game birds.
Japanese traditions valued quail meat and eggs in refined cuisine.
Commercial Coturnix farming expanded meat and egg production beyond wild harvest.
Restaurant demand for whole roast quail and quail eggs made the bird a global specialty poultry.