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Northern Bobwhite
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| Length: |
9-10 inches |
Song: |
bob-WHITE! or bob-bob-WHITE! |
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Wingspan: |
14-16 inches |
Behavior: |
Solitary or in pairs in spring. |
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Weight: |
6.3 ounces |
Breeding: |
Monogamous |
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Habitat: |
open landscapes,open forest, grasslands |
Population: |
Uncommon |
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Migration: |
Nonmigratory |
Feeders: |
Seeds, insects, worms, and spiders |
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Appearance: |
rufus red overall
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Interesting Facts: |
The entire population could be wiped out because of freezes. |
Compiled by
Eli, Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
wikipedia.org, The Free Encyclopedia.
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