California Towhee
California Towhee
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The California Towhee is a common and familiar large sparrow of the Pacific Coast, known for its plain, brownish plumage and a rusty patch under its tail. It's often found in suburban gardens and wild chaparral.
Where to spot
Found along the Pacific Coast of North America, from southern Oregon south through California and into northern Baja California, Mexico. Inhabits chaparral, coastal scrub, oak woodlands, suburban gardens, and parks.
How to spot
Look for its drab, uniformly brownish plumage, a faint eye-ring, and a rufous vent. It typically forages on the ground, often using both feet to scratch. Listen for its characteristic metallic 'chink' call or a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' song.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. Active during daylight hours, often foraging on the ground.
Where to spot
Found along the Pacific Coast of North America, from southern Oregon south through California and into northern Baja California, Mexico. Inhabits chaparral, coastal scrub, oak woodlands, suburban gardens, and parks.
How to spot
Look for its drab, uniformly brownish plumage, a faint eye-ring, and a rufous vent. It typically forages on the ground, often using both feet to scratch. Listen for its characteristic metallic 'chink' call or a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' song.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. Active during daylight hours, often foraging on the ground.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This adaptable bird has learned to thrive in human-modified landscapes, often becoming quite tame in urban and suburban environments.
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