Pipilo erythrophthalmus Family: Sparrow Length: 8 inches Wingspan: 10-1/2 inches Distinctive markings: Male has a black head, ...

A widespread towhee of the West, sometimes abundant in chaparral and on brushy mountain slopes. For many years it was considered to belong to the same species as the unspotted Eastern Towhees found ...

Along streams in the desert Southwest, a sharp pinging note in the thickets announces the presence of Abert's Towhee. If an observer tries to approach, a pair of these towhees may stay just ahead and ...

Recent sightings (through Feb. 11) as reported to Mass Audubon. The spotted towhee continued at the Provincetown Airport. In an interview with the Globe, Kate Walsh, the state secretary of health and ...

Though it doesn't boast fancy plumage, the grayish-brown, sparrow-like Inyo California towhee is remarkable for its tenacity. Despite the population's limited range and complete isolation from other ...

Recent sightings (through Jan. 21) as reported to Mass Audubon. The ferruginous hawk ... and 4 Northern harriers. The spotted towhee continued at the Provincetown Airport and Northern shrike ...