bobwhite
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, ground-dwelling bird of the quail family, native to North America, known for its distinctive whistling call that sounds like "bob-white." It is a popular target for game bird hunting.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We heard the clear call of a bobwhite from the field.
- The northern bobwhite is a species whose population is declining in some areas.
- Hunters often seek bobwhite during the autumn season.
Advanced Usage
- "bobwhite quail": A common full name used to specify the bird within the quail family.
- Conservation efforts are focused on restoring habitat for the bobwhite quail.
Variants and Related Words
- Colinus virginianus (n): The scientific name for the northern bobwhite species.
- Bobwhite colony (n): A group of these birds living together.
Synonyms
- Quail: A general term for small, ground-nesting birds in the same family, though "bobwhite" specifically refers to New World species with the characteristic call.
- Partridge: A name sometimes used regionally for the bobwhite, though true partridges are a different group of birds.
Related Phrases
- Bobwhite call (n): The distinctive two-note whistle of the bird.
- He used a wooden whistle to imitate a bobwhite call.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a popular North American game bird; named for its call
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