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 codystricker
Sep 1, 2026
Blue Ridge Dr, Johnson City, TX, US
byCody Stricker
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Northern Bobwhite observed by sheastatenms
Aug 30, 2026
CR-244, Abbeville, MS, US
byShea Staten
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Northern Bobwhite observed by prairiebeeman
Aug 30, 2026
County Road 350 N, Greenup, IL, US
byH. Wilson Montgomery, Jr.
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Northern Bobwhite observed by mtart
Aug 30, 2026
Gladeview Rd, Florida, USA
bymtart
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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