Crested Bobwhite
NameCrested Bobwhite
Common NameCrested Bobwhite
Scientific NameColinus cristatus
FamilyOdontophoridae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsMales have a prominent, often pointed, pale crest. The head is typically white or buff with a dark eye-line. The breast and belly are heavily spotted with white on a dark brown to black background, creating a scaled appearance. The back and wings are rufous-brown, mottled with black and buff.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a whistled 'whit-whit-whit' or 'bob-bob-white' call, as well as various chirps and alarm notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from Costa Rica south through Colombia, Venezuela, and into parts of Brazil and Guyana.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, heavily spotted underparts, rufous-brown upperparts, ground-dwelling bird
Description
The Crested Bobwhite is a small, plump ground-dwelling bird characterized by its prominent crest and striking plumage. It forages primarily for seeds and insects in open habitats, often remaining hidden in dense cover.
