About the Northern Bobwhite
The Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) 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 norbob 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 virginianus |
| Species Codes | norbob, NOBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Bobwhite belong to?
The Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Northern Bobwhite?
The Northern 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 Northern Bobwhite sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Bobwhite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norbob, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Quail 34 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
34
Species in Family
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