Bobwhites are in the order of Galliformes (gamebirds), family of Odontophoridae (new world Quail), and genus of Colinus (Bobwites) of which there are the following three species. The species with photos is highlighted in red.

Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus
Black-throated Bobwhite, Colinus nigrogularis
Spot-bellied Bobwhite, Colinus leucopogon
Crested Bobwhite, Colinus cristatus