Diet
The Northern Bobwhite's diet consists of plants and small bugs, like snails, grasshoppers, and potato beetles. Plant sources include grass seeds, wild berries, partridge peas, and cultivated grains. The Northern Bobwhite forages on the ground, in open areas with some spots of taller vegetation.
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