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Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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38.8593, -104.897

Field Notes

Description:

Black hooded with black back and wings. Rusty flanks and white down it's chest. White wing bars that give the look of spots. Reddish brown eyes.

Habitat:

Usually found foraging under trees, shrubs and ground cover. But also can be seen up in trees calling and singing.

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