The Bobwhite is a ground-
dwelling bird native to North
America. The name derives
from their characteristic call.
Bobwhites are distinguished
by a black cap and black
stripe behind the eye along
the head. The area in
between is white on males
and yellow-brown on females.
The body is brown, speckled
in places with black or white
on both sexes, and average
weight is five to six ounces
(145-200 grams). The
bobwhite's song is a rising,
clear whistle, bob-Wight! or
bob-bob-White! The call is
most often given by males in
spring and summertime.
