Quail see orange?

[Stickmark]

When hunting quail, in the desert, shrubby backcountry hills, alone, am I disadvantaging myself by wearing a tan shirt with blaze orange shoulders, and a blaze orange hat?

 

[Public Land Drew]

In my experience, it is all about how much pressure the birds get. If they are pressured hard, the movement of a human regardless of what they are wearing will get them to bust early.

If you are worried about what you are wearing try and hide yourself using the topography given.

 

[chemist]

I wear orange bird hunting. I am more concerned with me not going shot than me shooting a bird.

Birds definitely see color and actually see more colors than humans with tetrachromic vision. Something that appears camo to you may pop to a birds eye due to them seeing deeper into the UV.

That said, if you are concerned with them seeing you, use topography to block your approach.