Eastern Towhee

Eastern Towhees have been in my backyard from day one. They are active birds, ground feeders, they live an independent life around the area where they have their nests, deep into the bushes. Male and female once they have built a nest as a couple, they go everywhere together.

These birds are dimorphic, being the male the one with the black body and the female has brown body.

Their tails are long which they fan it on and off flashing the white under tail feathers.

16 thoughts on “Eastern Towhee”

jmgoyder on April 27, 2012 at 11:13 am said:

Oh they are adorable and it’s interesting they stay together!

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- avian101 on April 27, 2012 at 11:38 am said:
  
  It’s quite interesting how they keep track of each other by bringing their long tails up and flashing the white part of it which is very visible while the walk on tall grass. 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on April 27, 2012 at 11:35 am said:

I must say that you have a wonderful selection of very pretty birds in your backyard.

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- avian101 on April 28, 2012 at 10:18 am said:
  
  I believe I do! 42 different species so far! Thank you for your comment Tom! 🙂
  
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Bluebird Annie on April 27, 2012 at 9:28 pm said:

I enjoy these birds, but rarely see them. Thanks again for some nice photos.

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- avian101 on April 27, 2012 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your comment Annie! 🙂
  
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  - Bluebird Annie on April 28, 2012 at 7:17 pm said:
    
    I thought of you today! I saw an Eastern Towhee in the forest preserve while walking my Bluebird Monitor route! Very handsome bird!
Tranquil Moments Photography on April 28, 2012 at 7:06 am said:

Have you ever done a bird count of how many different species come to your garden Av? In my area each year, there is an annual Christmas bird count.

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- avian101 on April 28, 2012 at 8:40 am said:
  
  I only count the birds that I have taken pictures of, not the ones I only saw. There are many birds that I see but if I don’t get a picture I do not count it. That’s my challenge and goal.
  
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  - Tranquil Moments Photography on April 28, 2012 at 10:11 am said:
    
    Good goal to have 🙂
bayphotosbydonna on April 30, 2012 at 10:28 am said:

What a pretty, contrasting bird! And 42 species in your backyard, fantastic! I’m enjoying your variety HJ!

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- avian101 on April 30, 2012 at 11:23 am said:
  
  Thank you Donna! Believe me when I tell you that I am the most surprised by this! I have the photos to prove it! 🙂
  
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  - bayphotosbydonna on April 30, 2012 at 11:32 am said:
    
    I’ve been thinking about ‘counting’ mine, which I’ve never done. I’ll add that to my ‘to do’ list, you’ve got me curious! 🙂
  - avian101 on April 30, 2012 at 11:38 am said:
    
    Just remember that I count only birds that I’ve photographed not just seen. I like to be sure of what I state on my blog is right. But I think you should make a list, sounds like fun! It sound like when my wife and I try to remember how many cars we’ve had in our lives! 🙂
Russel Ray Photos on May 14, 2012 at 10:43 pm said:

My pair of Abert’s towhees abandoned their nest in my fuchsia. I called Project Wildlife. They asked me when I last saw them, and since it was more than 24 hours, they declined tor rescue the four eggs saying that they wouldn’t survive if they had been abandoned that long. I was so sad. I really wanted them to have a happy family on my patio but I guess my patio was just too busy with people.

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- avian101 on May 14, 2012 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  I’m sorry to hear that!
  
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