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Northern Bobwhite Quail

Colinus virginianus

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44.1145, -123.132

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Description:

This little gal showed up in our yard one day and didn't want to leave.

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

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LauraMaria
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Comments (3)
LauraMaria
A very sweet set of photos :) Looks like a female northern bobwhite! I love her little face, and how the feathers are caught by the little patches of sun. Lovely!

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PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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