Bobwhite Quail

Appearance & Identification

Small, plump bird with mottled brown plumage and a white throat (males).

Preferred Habitat

Early successional brush, overgrown fields, and agricultural edges.

Seasonal Behavior

Forms coveys; flushes explosively when pressured; distinct "bob-white" whistle.

Recommended Tactics

Hunting: Use a pointing dog to locate coveys in thick edge cover.