Quail, whole
Vaktel
74°CRest 10 min
Cook to this all the way through
Tiny and fast. It takes minutes, far less than chicken.
Safe minimum 72°CLivsmedelsverket
On the grill
Small enough to cook through in a few minutes over direct heat, so the usual indirect staging for a whole bird is unnecessary. Spatchcocking it flat helps it cook evenly.
Watch it constantly. The difference between done and dried out is a minute or two on something this small.