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Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Description:

Eastern Towhees nest on or near the ground. They spend most of their time on the ground, scratching at leaves using both of their feet at the same time - in a really cute kind of backwards hop. This one appeared to be considering make a nest under this rhododendron bush. Hopefully it chooses a safer spot because this yard has daily fox, opossum, and cat visitors.

Habitat:

Spotted in a rural, woodsy backyard habitat.

Reference Links:

Eastern towhee - Wikipedia

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PublishedMay 20, 2018

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