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Definition of Northern bobwhite
1. Noun. A favorite game bird of eastern and central United States.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Northern Bobwhite
Literary usage of Northern bobwhite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ecosystem Disturbance and Wildlife Conservation in Western Grasslands: A edited by Deborah M. Finch (1998)
"The northern bobwhite, Colinus virginianus, is reportedly attracted to recently-burned
grasslands and is most productive in grass-forb habitat. ..."
2. Fire Effects Information System: User's Guide by William C. Fischer, Melanie Miller, Cameron M. Johnston, Jane K. Smith (1998)
"Annual winter burning on a northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) plantation
may have improved stalking conditions for bobcats which resulted in an ..."
3. New English Canaan: Text, Notes, Biography & Criticism by Thomas Morton (1999)
"Poss. correct, since the Gray Partridge is not native, nor has it been successfully
introduced (Minot Ch. 5) 192 Quails poss. the northern bobwhite (Colinus ..."
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