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Eastern towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The eastern towhee is a large and striking species of sparrow. The male is black above and rufus below with some white on the edges of the wings. Towhees have red eyes.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Tarkiln Bayou State Park. Pine and oak forest with coastal sand dunes.

Reference Links:

Eastern towhee - Wikipedia

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