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Spotted towhee

Pipilo maculatus

Description:

Beautiful markings on this towhee.

Habitat:

Spotted in riparian woods near freshwater wetlands at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. They stay low to the ground in thick vegetation and hunt for seeds.

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6 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 3 years ago

Thank you, Neil.

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 3 years ago

What a little beauty! Great spotting, Brian.

Brian38
Brian38 3 years ago

Thank you, Sukanya.

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 3 years ago

Lovely!

Brian38
Brian38 3 years ago

Thank you, Arne.

arne.roysland
arne.roysland 3 years ago

Beautiful bird Brian, with bright red eyes, white belly and rufous sides.

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

DuPont, Washington, United States

Spotted on Sep 26, 2020
Submitted on Oct 13, 2020

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