Bobwhite: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobwhite

 

[ หˆbรคbหŒhwฤซt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

grouse, quail

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฌเคตเฅเคนเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะฑะฒะฐะนั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ–ใƒ›ใƒฏใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฅํ™”์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุจ ูˆุงูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๅธƒๆ€€็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะฑะฒะฐะนั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ•แƒแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobwhite

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,730 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.