Crested bobwhite
Colinus cristatus
The crested bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae.
About the Crested bobwhite
The crested bobwhite (Colinus cristatus) is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae. It is found in northern South America, extending through Panama to just reach Costa Rica. It also occurs on Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Fun Facts About Crested bobwhite
- Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Conservation Status
The Crested bobwhite is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Odontophoridae |
| Genus | Colinus |
| Species | Colinus cristatus |
Range & Habitat
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