Northern Bobwhite

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Northern Bobwhite (<em>Colinus virginianus</em>) is a species of New World Quail (<em>Odontophoridae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) is a species of New World Quail (Odontophoridae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Colinus; binomial: Colinus virginianus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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