Bobwhite Quail

Bobwhite Quail or Northern Bobwhite Quail are the only quail native to the Eastern United States and are among the most popular and commonly bred game birds in the world. Bobwhite Quail can be purchased and raised for stocking hunting preserves, gourmet food purposes, gun dog training, or as farm pets.

Though they are quite hardy and adaptable, and it is feasible to raise them in many climates and environments, the Northern Bobwhite can be susceptible to the harsh winters in the northernmost parts of the country.

Bobwhite Quails are such a desirable game bird because they tend to lie close-by in "coveys" of 5 to 30 birds and are capable of fast flight. They are also a desirable bird to have around the farm because they tend to destroy certain weeds and harmful insects during feeding.

The Bobwhite Quail is an economically important game bird because of it's popularity. Due to its degrading habitat the population is promoted heavily by private breeders and state government restocking programs who release large populations into hunting preserves.

This game bird is a fast, short distance flier, making it ideal for hunting.