The Eastern Towhee is a striking, large sparrow found throughout the eastern United States. This bird is easily recognizable by its striking color palette: males have a black head, back, and chest, with rufous sides and a white belly, while females are a warm brown where the males are black, with the same rufous and white coloring on their sides and belly. Both genders sport bright red eyes, adding to their distinctive look.
Eastern Towhees are ground feeders, often seen scratching at leaf litter with a characteristic two-footed backward hop to uncover seeds, insects, and berries. Their presence is also marked by one of their common calls, a loud "drink-your-tea!", which resonates through their habitats of brushy fields, forest edges, and overgrown backyards.
During breeding season, these towhees are solitary and territorial. They nest on the ground or in low bushes, camouflaged to protect from predators. Despite their vibrant appearance and loud calls, they can be surprisingly hard to spot, blending into the dense underbrush where they live.
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Sexual dimorphism refers to observable differences between males and females of the same species. In basic terms, it means that a male of a species is easily distinguished from a female. In birds this usually means differences in size or in... Read more »
Today the Birdorable Eastern Towhee makes its debut! Eastern Towhees are bulky, boldly-plumaged sparrows. They live across eastern North America; birds that breed in the north are migratory. They are ground feeders, scratching at the earth with their feet to... Read more »
