Northern Bobwhite, the bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) which received its name from a distinct, whistled "bobwhite" call, looking for water.

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Northern Bobwhite, the bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) which received its name from a distinct, whistled "bobwhite" call, looking for water and relief from summer heat, on a ranch in South Texas.

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Size: 3888px × 2592px
Location: Dos Venadas Ranch, Texas, USA
Photo credit: © Janice and Nolan Braud / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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