bobwhite

Noun

Meaning

The common quail of North America (Colinus, or Ortyx, Virginianus); -- so called from its note.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

partridge bobwhite quail cardinal bantam canary emu finch nightingale buzzard oriole quail bluebird cockatoo chicken dove
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Hypernyms

quail

Hyponyms

northern bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Phrases with the word

crested bobwhite spot-bellied bobwhite Yucatan bobwhite

Examples

Art and methods Audubon, John James ~ bobwhite (Virginia partridge), painted 1825. Source: Internet

Behavior upright Like most game birds, the northern bobwhite is shy and elusive. Source: Internet

It forages on the ground in open areas with some spots of taller vegetation. citation Habitat The northern bobwhite can be found year-round in agricultural fields, grassland, open woodland areas, roadsides and wood edges. Source: Internet

Introduced populations European Union Northern bobwhite were introduced into Italy in 1927, Ghigi, 1968 and are reported in the plains and hills in the northwest of the country. Source: Internet

Similar species The Central American spot-bellied bobwhite looks very similar, but lacks black facial coloration. Source: Internet

The bobwhite can range from convert in length with a convert wingspan. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bobtail wig bobtailed bobweight bobwhite quail bobwig bobwire