One of six native quail species found in the United States, the northern bobwhite is the only species found east of the Mississippi. It is named for its two-note whistle, which sounds like a low “Bob” ...

Boost your bird knowledge with quail facts. These quirky creatures are more than just cute, crested birds.

Hunters have shot at the U.S.’s domestic quail species, the bobwhite, for centuries. But populations started dwindling in the early 20th century and nearly disappeared in some regions of the country.

Find out what a male, female and juvenile northern bobwhite looks like, what they sound like, and where you may find these ...