About the Crested Bobwhite
The Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) is a species of bird in the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 34 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code crebob1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Colinus cristatus |
| Species Codes | crebob1, CRBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Bobwhite belong to?
The Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Crested Bobwhite?
The Crested Bobwhite is a member of the New World Quail family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Crested Bobwhite sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Bobwhite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crebob1, or on iNaturalist.