Northern Bobwhite - Colinus virginianus

Length 9.4-11.0 in (23.9-27.9 cm)
Wingspan 1.1-1.2 ft (33.0-38.1 cm)
Weight 4.6-5.6 oz (130.4-158.8 g)
Clutch Size 10-15
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened
Continents:NA
     

The Northern Bobwhite is also known by the names Virginia Quail or Bobwhite Quail. They are native to the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Adult
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Female
04/15/2013 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
Female
04/15/2013 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
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Female with male in background
04/15/2013 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
Female with male in background
04/15/2013 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
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Male
04/15/2013 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
Male
04/15/2013 - Brazoria NWR, Texas
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Male
03/03/2016 - Laguna Atascosa NWR, TX
Male
03/03/2016 - Laguna Atascosa NWR, TX

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