Northern Bobwhite
- Scientific name
- Colinus virginianus
- Family
- Odontophoridae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Short
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Why it matters
The Northern Bobwhite, or *Colinus virginianus*, is a quintessential ground-dwelling bird recognized for its distinctive whistled call that mimics its own name. Distinguished by its rounded wings and short tail, this species has long been a staple of North American grasslands and serves as a significant indicator of the health of its native ecosystems.
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