Is a Bobwhite a Quail?

Bobwhite are small quail with rounded bodies, small heads, rounded wings, and short tails.

Is a bobwhite and a quail the same thing?

Bobwhite Quail: The most common species of quail, the bobwhite is often referred to as the number one game bird of the eastern and southern United States. The name "bobwhite" derives from its characteristic whistling call. ... Though they look similar to California quail, the two species' ranges do not overlap.

Why are they called bobwhite quail?

The name "bobwhite" is an onomatopoeic derivation from its characteristic whistling call. Despite its secretive nature, the northern bobwhite is one of the most familiar quails in eastern North America, because it is frequently the only quail in its range.