Bobwhite
(noun)
A small North American quail with a white throat and a distinctive "bob-white" call.
Origin:
Late 18th century: imitative of its call.
Examples:
- The bobwhite is a popular game bird known for its flavorful meat.
- The bobwhite's call is often used in hunting as a signal for the dogs.
- Bobwhite populations have declined due to habitat loss and hunting pressure.
- Bobwhite quail are small, plump birds that are native to North America.
- Bobwhite can be found in fields, woodlands and grasslands.