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Northern Bobwhite

Northern Bobwhite

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The Northern Bobwhite is a popular and well-known species of New World quail, widely recognized for its distinctive call. It inhabits open woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural fields.
Where to spot
This species is widespread across eastern and central North America, extending south into parts of Mexico and Cuba, found in grasslands, cultivated fields, and open pine or mixed woodlands.
How to spot
Listen carefully for its loud, clear whistle call. Look for them scurrying across open ground or foraging along field edges. They often form coveys outside the breeding season, flushing explosively when disturbed.
When to spot
Most active at dawn and dusk, particularly during the breeding season (spring and summer) when males are frequently calling. They are resident birds and present year-round.
File:Colinus virginianus (northern bobwhite quail) 1.jpg
File:Colinus virginianus - Bird Walk.jpg
File:Colinus virginianus at the Indianapolis Zoo - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch.jpg
File:Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus), male right, female left, Colorado County, Texas, USA (17 March 2017).jpg
File:Colinus virginianus (northern bobwhite quail) 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Colinus virginianus - Bird Walk.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Colinus virginianus at the Indianapolis Zoo - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus), male right, female left, Colorado County, Texas, USA (17 March 2017).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its iconic 'bob-WHITE!' whistle call, typically given by the males, is the origin of its common name and is a familiar sound across much of its range.
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