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Common Name

Northern Bobwhite Quail

Alternate Names

Bobwhite Quail, Virginia Quail

Common Type

Quail

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.

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