The whistling call of the Northern Bobwhite was once a familiar sound in fields and forests of the eastern U.S. These birds are easily heard from a long distance, but often hard to spot. The species has undergone a significant decline in recent decades as a result of habitat disturbances, but coalitions of agriculture, wildlife, and forestry organizations are joining forces to help restore populations of Northern Bobwhite. Visit this iconic native species in the North America aviary at Sylvan He

Northern Bobwhite Quail (Colinus virginianus) in Florida are found in flatwoods, prairies, scrub, and upland pine habitats. Sometimes called the “fire bird”, they are adapted to living in habitats that see frequent, low-intensity fires. In order to successfully breed, forage, nest, roost, and escape predators, this species requires a mosaic of habitat. 📷 & 🎥: Audubon Staff/Allyson Webb | Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary