Loafing cover&colon; scaled quail coveys occupy loafing or resting cover after early morning feeding periods. The spot-bellied bobwhite forms "coveys", groups of three to 15 birds during the non-breeding season. From September to November scaled quail coveys maintain stable territories. The winter home ranges of scaled quail coveys varied from . In winter they congregate in large coveys and roost communally. Single birds, pairs and coveys have been observed. People from Westport town are traditionally known as Coveys. The habri, is where the "pregon" coveys the main message of the performance. The home ranges of separate coveys overlap only slightly or not at all. During winter, they descend to lower altitudes and move around in coveys. The classical style helps to coveys the dark emotional struggles of the characters. Wallmo observed winter coveys from water in Big Bend National Park in southwestern Texas. Nesting cover&colon; In March or April winter coveys spread out into areas with less cover.