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Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

Not Evaluated

About

Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Haiti, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Colinus virginianus (Bobwhite)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コリンウズラ

Chinese 山齒鶉

Spanish Codorniz cotuí

French Colin de virginie

German Virginiawachtel

Portuguese codorniz-da-virgínia

Russian Виргинская американская куропатка

Similar Species in Colinus

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Black-throated Bobwhite / Yucatan Bobwhite

Spot-bellied Bobwhite

Colinus leucopogon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bobwhite?

The scientific name of Bobwhite is Colinus virginianus. It belongs to the genus Colinus.

Where does Bobwhite live?

Bobwhite is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Haiti, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Japan.

What family does Bobwhite belong to?

Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) belongs to the genus Colinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Odontophoridae.

What kingdom does Bobwhite belong to?

Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Bobwhite?

The closest relatives of Bobwhite in the genus Colinus include Black-throated Bobwhite / Yucatan Bobwhite, Crested Bobwhite, Spot-bellied Bobwhite.