Quail is a kind of bird, which is often used as a metaphor, symbolizing the mentality of enjoying it and living in an impermanent place. Quail is used here to describe the attitude of saints, that is, like quail, living in an uncertain place, not pursuing a fixed residence and living environment, but changing with the changes of the environment and adapting to various living environments.
Quail is an omnivore, which mainly consists of plant foods, such as seeds, fruits and grass seeds. At the same time, they also eat some insects and small invertebrates quail, and they like to forage in grasslands, grasslands, forests and other places, and they also like to dig holes and build nests in the sand. Their nests are usually located on the ground and consist of some weeds and mud.
The breeding season of quail is usually in spring and summer. After the female quail enters the breeding period, it will lay about 10 eggs. After about 20 days of incubation, quails will hatch out. Quails can walk and eat independently soon after birth, but they need the care and protection of the mother quail.
Quail is a bird with high economic value. Quail is widely cultivated in many countries, mainly used for eating and making all kinds of delicious food. Quail meat is tender, delicious and nutritious, and it is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. In addition, quail eggs are also a kind of popular food with delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Cultural significance
In the traditional culture of China, quail is endowed with many symbolic meanings. First of all, quail symbolizes hard work and diligence. Because they are always busy foraging and nesting, they symbolize hardworking and industrious people. Secondly, quail also symbolizes peace and harmony. Because they always live together in groups, symbolizing a peaceful and harmonious society. In addition, quail is also used as the theme of poetry, painting and other works of art, showing its unique charm and value.
In a word, quail is a lovely and precious bird. They not only provide delicious food and nutritious eggs for people, but also carry rich cultural connotations and symbolic significance. We should protect these beautiful lives and let them live and reproduce freely in the natural environment.