Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

The northern bobwhite is a ground-dwelling bird native to Canada, US, Mexico, and Cuba, with introduced populations elsewhere in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

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Northern bobwhite. Photo shared on Wikipedia by I, BS Thurner Hof.
Northern bobwhite. Photo shared on Wikipedia by I, BS Thurner Hof.
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Northern Bobwhite observed by franz_herpman
May 12, 2026
County Road 124, Floresville, TX, US
byFranz Schmidt
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Northern Bobwhite observed by joannjohnson
May 12, 2026
Silver Springs State Park Trail, Ocala, FL, US
byJoAnn Johnson
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Northern Bobwhite observed by sciencegeek
May 12, 2026
Campground Rd, Alvord, TX, US
byAnna Mauk
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Northern Bobwhite observed by haleyolv
May 12, 2026
Edinburg, TX, US
byhaleyolv
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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