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Because of their
adaptation to living alongside humans and their abundant population, towhees may be
one of the first and easiest birds for beginning birders to identify. At American
Bird Guide, our yard is seldom without a towhee or two. It is unusual to see more
than two at a time, however.
The common Brown Towhee is a nice bird of unremarkable appearance. Not so the
Spotted Towhee. The dramatic black, red, and white coloration of this splendid
bird makes it a top bird watching treat. Bird watchers often know a towhee is
present by sound before sight as its rustlings under hedges are quite revealing.
The towhee makes a backward kick-hop to stir up food on the ground.
If you do not have Spotted Towhees in your garden, a trip to your local state
park may provide an opportunity to identify this bird. Bring along your bird watching
binoculars so that you can be sure to view its garnet red eyes.
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