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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Community Sightings

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Northern Bobwhite observed by cormier_nature
Apr 18, 2026
Osceola County, FL, USA
byJordan Cormier
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Northern Bobwhite observed by kaysea10
Apr 17, 2026
Trenton, FL, US
byMatt and Kaysea Bruce
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Northern Bobwhite observed by tim-springer
Apr 16, 2026
NS 208 Rd, Woodward, OK, US
bytim-springer
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Northern Bobwhite observed by susanelliott
Apr 16, 2026
San Angelo State Park, Tom Green County, TX, USA
bySusan Elliott
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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