Order
Galliformes
Family
Odontophoridae
Genus
Colinus
Species
virginianus
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Bob White Quail Kansas, Bob White Quail Texas,
Number of Sub-Species
Twentythree Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident
Preferred Habitat
Agricultural fields, grassland, open woodland, roadsides and wood edges.
Distribution and Range
Canada, US, Mexico and Caribbean
Food
Forages on the ground for small invetebrates, such as ticks, snails, grasshoppeers bettles. Also some plant material such as seeds, wild berries and cultivated grains.