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Crested Bobwhite

Colinus cristatus

Least Concern

About

Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Colinus cristatus (Crested Bobwhite)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カンムリコリン

Chinese 冠齒鶉

Spanish Colín crestudo

French Colin huppé

German Haubenwachtel

Portuguese uru-do-campo

Russian Хохлатая американская куропатка

Similar Species in Colinus

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Black-throated Bobwhite / Yucatan Bobwhite

Spot-bellied Bobwhite

Colinus leucopogon

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Bobwhite?

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

What is the conservation status of Crested Bobwhite?

Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Crested Bobwhite live?

Crested Bobwhite is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Crested Bobwhite belong to?

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

Is Crested Bobwhite endangered?

No, Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Crested Bobwhite belong to?

Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Crested Bobwhite?

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