Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
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The northern bobwhite, Virginia quail or (in its home range) bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) is a ground-dwelling bird native to the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is a member of the group of species known as New World quails (Odontophoridae). They were initially placed with the Old World quails in the pheasant family (Phasianidae), but are not particularly closely related. The name "bobwhite" derives from its characteristic whistling call. Despite i
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BioDiversity4All Mapa
| Order | Grouse Pheasants and Quails |
|---|---|
| Color | brown |
