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Spotted Towhee (Male)

Pipilo maculatus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

The male has a black head, white belly, rust-colored sides, and a black and white spotted back.

Habitat:

Came to the bird bath for a drink at Palo Duro Canyon SP

Reference Links:

Spotted Towhee, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Cody.conway
Really good contrast. That 7D is working great for you!
Tom15
That bird bath looks like a great place to take pictures. Another nice one Ashley!

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PublishedNovember 12, 2013

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