Colinus virginianus ORDER: GALLIFORMES FAMILY: ODONTOPHORIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Near Threatened
© Phillip Simmons
A small chicken-like bird of the eastern United States and Mexico, the Northern Bobwhite is an important game bird. It is extensively hunted in some areas. Its loud call announces its name.
Call a loud, ringing "b, Bob white!" Also a clear "hoy-poo."