15 May, 2010

Spotted Towhee

Scientific Name: Pipilo Maculatus

Population Estimate: 14M

Range / Habitat: Year-round in forested regions in western US. In summers the range extends slightly north and east, winters slightly south and east.

Field Notes: Large, striking sparrow with long tail. Black head with red eye. White breast and rufous flanks. Compared to Eastern Towhee, with whom it actually shares little geographic area, the Spotted Towhee has white spots across its back and wings.

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