Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) COSEWIC status report: chapter 9
Special Significance of the Species
The Northern Bobwhite has one of the greatest public appeal ratings of any North American bird. It is a popular and challenging game bird in the U.S., on which more money is spent than any other. It has a most appealing song and appearance, making it an aesthetically valuable part of the rural atmosphere. It is very unlikely that in Ontario its situation will be ignored or forgotten.