Bobwhite: meaning, definitions and examples
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bobwhite
[ หbรคbหhwฤซt ]
bird species
The bobwhite is a small, ground-dwelling bird native to the United States, known for its distinctive call, which sounds like 'bob-white'. It typically inhabits open grasslands and scrublands. This bird is a popular game species, often hunted for sport. Bobwhites are social animals and tend to form coveys in the wild, consisting of several individuals. They play an important role in their ecosystem as both prey and seed dispersers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hunter tracked the bobwhite through the tall grass.
- Bobwhites can often be seen in small groups near fields.
- We heard the unmistakable bobwhite call while walking in the woods.
Translations
Translations of the word "bobwhite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bobwhite
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฌเคตเฅเคนเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bobwhite
๐ฎ๐ฉ bobwhite
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพะฑะฒะฐะนั
๐ต๐ฑ bobwhite
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใฏใคใ
๐ซ๐ท bobwhite
๐ช๐ธ bobwhite
๐น๐ท bobwhite
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฅํ์ดํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุจ ูุงูุช
๐จ๐ฟ bobwhite
๐ธ๐ฐ bobwhite
๐จ๐ณ ๆณขๅธๆ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ bobwhite
๐ฎ๐ธ bobwhite
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพะฑะฒะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bobwhite
๐ฒ๐ฝ bobwhite
Etymology
The term 'bobwhite' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the bird's distinctive call. It is a combination of 'bob', representing the bird's behavior and 'white', highlighting its characteristic white throat and facial markings. The northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus), specifically, became a common name as it was recognized across different regions of North America. Historically, bobwhites played significant roles in both indigenous cultures and the development of hunting practices, as they were abundant in grassland and brush habitats. Their populations and distribution patterns have been affected by habitat changes due to agriculture and urbanization, making efforts for conservation increasingly vital.