1. a small North American quail with a distinctive whistling call that sounds like its name

Examples

• The bobwhite’s clear whistle echoed across the meadow at dawn.
• Hunters often listen for the bobwhite’s call to locate the birds.
• The bobwhite is known for its ground-nesting habits.
• We spotted a covey of bobwhites feeding in the wheat field.
• The bobwhite population has declined due to habitat loss.
• Children learned to imitate the bobwhite’s distinctive call.