How to protect this Northern Bobwhite I found?

I have a Northern Bobwhite and i saw that is was threatened, what should i do. I have cats and I’m afraid they might eat it, it is not flying

What you likely have is a bobwhite that has escaped from a local game farm. Unfortunately, although they are native to Ohio, there are no known natural populations of bobwhites in Northeast Ohio. Wild populations of bobwhites have decreased dramatically in Ohio over the years, mostly due to habitat loss.

Your concern about the bobwhite being eaten by your cats is valid! I recommend that you keep your cats inside at least until the bird leaves the area. As I’m sure you are aware, cats pose a major threat to wild bird populations, so we always recommend keeping your cats inside if at all possible.

Thanks so much for your concern!

-Chief Naturalist John Kolar