H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

Eastern Towhee, esp. name: “Pipilo Erythrophtalmus”

Description:

The Eastern Towhees are a large kind of sparrow, with strong beaks, thick body and long rounded tail.

Male species are handsome, with black above and on the throat, warm rufous sides and white on the belly.

Females are similar in pattern but are rich brown where the males are black.

Their habitat: Anywhere in brushes or thickets along forest edges.

The feed on the ground only. I’ve noticed that they don’t walk instead they give little jumps and flash the white of their tails when they do it. 🙂

Eastern Towhee (Male)

Eastern Towhee (Female)