Bird of the Month for November: Northern Bobwhite

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The Northern Bobwhite, more often than not, can be heard before it is seen.  They get their name from the male’s call:  “bob-WHITE!” or “bob-bob WHITE!”  The Northern Bobwhite, like many in the Quail family, has been hunted as a game bird.  This is highly managed in some states in order to decrease their decline.  [...]

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