Comments on: Bobwhites – Color Variations

By: BirdAdvocate

BirdAdvocate — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:39:55 +0000

You’re most welcome, Sir. It’s an understandable mixup with Bob Whites calling in the same area.

By: Birdfreak

Birdfreak — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:34:36 +0000

Cool, thanks BirdAdvocate. I looked up Coturnix Quail and it’s a perfect match. I think I’m going to investigate where they came from. Thanks everyone, this was a real odd find at a nature preserve. If they make it through the cold weather, I wonder if they can (or will) breed with the Bobwhites in the area.

By: BirdAdvocate

BirdAdvocate — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:56:35 +0000

Those color variations are something I’ve only seen in Coturnix Quail, Pard. The hatcheries may be breeding for sports. Whatever their origins they’re beautiful birds and I hope they survive the weather you’re having up there.

By: Birdfreak

Birdfreak — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:41:48 +0000

Rick – we kinda figured since there was no real data on them. There are some wild ones around the area. But then again, aren’t most of these game birds introduced? Ring-necked Pheasants aren’t native? Nor Gray Partridges or Chukars, or others.
What determines “wild” or not? A lot of people post sightings about seeing Gray Partridges in northern Illinois but the origin seems suspect.

By: Rick Wright

Rick Wright — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:29:59 +0000

Game farm escapes or releases, unfortunately. But neat-looking birds all the same!
Rick

By: Birdfreak

Birdfreak — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:29:20 +0000

Thanks! Flickr is such a great source for nature photos and meeting great people.

By: Marty

Marty — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:17:30 +0000

Nice blog – found you through your Flickr account. Looking forward to seeing more of what you see. BTW, very cool about the white bobwhite – a very interesting find.