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February 7, 2017 by: RidgetopFarm&Garden

Birds ’round Here: Spotted Towhee

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

This month I am highlighting the Spotted Towhee. Their bold color pattern is a lovely contrast to our mostly even toned birds.

 

IDENTIFICATION

HEAD: black
THROAT: black
FLANKS: rufous
BELLY: white
WINGS: black with white spots & wing bars
TAIL: long, black with white spots
BACK: black
BILL: conical shaped, thick & dark
EYE: red

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

HABITAT

Primarily found in mid to western North America. In the east, is the Spotted Towhee’s cousin, the Eastern Towhee. Until recently both species were grouped together under one name, Rufous-sided Towhee.

The Spotted Towhee is found in dense shrubby habitats, forests & fields, usually on or near the ground.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

In Spring, you can spot males on higher ground singing their song.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

FEEDING

Forages mostly on the ground, scratching in the leaf litter for seeds, insects, & fruits.

They do come to our bird feeders.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

However, they seem just as happy eating the seed that has fallen on the ground.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

At our suet feeder
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

Digging through the hay hauled out of our goat pen.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

FRIENDS & FAMILY

FAMILY: New World Sparrows
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pipilo maculatus

I often see the Spotted Towhee with other sparrow friends.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

Occasionally I will spot a pair together.
Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

PHOTO GALLERY

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

Ridgetop Farm and Garden | Birds 'round Here | Spotted Towhee

 

Happy Birding!

 

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