Northern
Bobwhite
(Colinus virginianus)
| Northern
Bobwhite Information Length: 8 - 11" Habitat: Farmlands, brushy open areas, open woodlands, overgrown fields, meadows, roadsides. Prefers habitat that includes open woods, |
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fields (or other open areas), and some brush for cover. |
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| Diet: Seeds (favors legume seeds), buds, leaves, new plant growth, wild fruits, acorns, waste grains; insects such as ants, beetles, and grasshoppers. | ||||
 Identification
tips for the Northern Bobwhite |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | |||
| Additional Information: | ||||
| National Wildlife Federation | ||||
| Photo of Northern Bobwhite, song (sound file), description, endangered status, voice, habitat, range, discussion. | ||||