New World quail

generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class.
# Response Format
Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"

Class: New World quail

New World quail are small to medium-sized, ground-dwelling birds native to the Americas, characterized by their plump bodies, short tails, and often distinctive head plumes, and are commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrub habitats.