Birds
Quail
Coturnix coturnix japonica
About
Japanese quail are tiny, prolific egg layers that mature in just 6 weeks. Their speckled eggs are a staple of Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisines and a common bar snack in many countries.
Their Eggs
Tiny, speckled eggs about 1/5 the size of a chicken egg. The shell has a distinctive mottled pattern of brown, black, and cream — each hen produces a unique pattern.
Egg Size Comparison
Fun Fact
Despite their small size, quail eggs have a proportionally larger yolk-to-white ratio than chicken eggs, making them richer per bite. A quail can lay up to 300 eggs per year.