‹ View All Animals
Northern Bobwhite
Bobwhites are not good fliers, and their average flight lasts for only 5 seconds! The population of bobwhites is declining sharply due to habitat loss and the overuse of pesticides.
Conservation Status
Threatened
At a Glance
Location
Eastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean
North America
North America
Habitat
Grasslands, savannahs, deserts, forests, woodlands, farmlands |
Diet
Seeds, leaves, buds, berries, acorns, roots, and insects
