The whistling call of the Northern Bobwhite was once a familiar sound in fields and forests of the eastern U.S. These birds are easily heard from a long distance, but often hard to spot. The species has undergone a significant decline in recent decades as a result of habitat disturbances, but coalitions of agriculture, wildlife, and forestry organizations are joining forces to help restore populations of Northern Bobwhite. Visit this iconic native species in the North America aviary at Sylvan He

Northern Bobwhite must have one of the most charming calls in the bird world! Sadly, this species has disappeared from many of its former haunts. Find out how we're working to bring back the bobwhite: https://abcbirds.org/bird/northern-bobwhite/ | American Bird Conservancy

Sound on: Bobwhite quail get their unusual name from their distinctive call - listen for a "bob-white!" whistle-like call that goes up in pitch at the end! | Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Sound on to hear what a Northern Bobwhite sounds like! Their song is a clear, whistled bob-WHITE or poor-bob-WHITE. The bobwhite is the only native quail in the east and are heard more often than seen. although not especially shy, they often keep within dense low cover. During fall and winter, bobwhites live in coveys, averaging about a dozen birds. At night they roost on the ground in circles, tails pointed inward, heads pointed out. They can be found year-round in North Carolina but are in ste