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 alexandriaaaron
Jun 2, 2026
Sharp Road, Katy, Harris County, TX, USA
byAlexandria Aaron
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Northern Bobwhite observed by alexandriaaaron
Jun 2, 2026
Sharp Road, Katy, Harris County, TX, USA
byAlexandria Aaron
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Northern Bobwhite observed by annegp
Jun 2, 2026
Virginia, US
byAnne Parker
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Northern Bobwhite observed by lisaderbyshire
Jun 2, 2026
Mersea Rd 6, Leamington, ON, CA
bylisaderbyshire
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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