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Northern Bobwhite -
(Colinus virginianus)  Audio
Identification
- Medium-sized quail
- Short legs, short tail
- Male has white throat and head stripe
- Female yellow to tan throat
- 9.75" (25 cm.)
Habitat
- Hedgerows, brushy edges,
- Grassland for nesting
Additional Information
- Uncommon permanent resident
- State species of special concern; population
decline since the 1980's - Spends most of its time on the ground
- When flushed, flys off with a loud "whrrrr"
- Winter groups = "coveys", which roost on
ground in a circle, heads out, tails in
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