Abert's Towhee is a large, plain brown bird endemic to the desert riparian areas of the southwestern United States. It has a distinctive black face and a long tail.
Where to spot
Found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, southeastern California, and small parts of Nevada and Utah. It strictly inhabits riparian woodlands, mesquite bosques, and dense brush along desert washes and rivers.
How to spot
Look for its overall plain brown plumage with a contrasting black face, throat, and bill. It often forages on the ground in dense cover. Listen for its distinctive call, a low, scratchy 'chuck' or series of 'chups'.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often scratching in leaf litter.
Where to spot
Found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, southeastern California, and small parts of Nevada and Utah. It strictly inhabits riparian woodlands, mesquite bosques, and dense brush along desert washes and rivers.
How to spot
Look for its overall plain brown plumage with a contrasting black face, throat, and bill. It often forages on the ground in dense cover. Listen for its distinctive call, a low, scratchy 'chuck' or series of 'chups'.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often scratching in leaf litter.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many birds that seek out water, Abert's Towhee thrives in arid environments and is particularly adapted to the dense mesquite and willow thickets along desert rivers.
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