Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus · New World Sparrows
The Spotted Towhee is a striking bird with a rich, varied song often heard from dense undergrowth. It forages energetically on the ground, kicking leaf litter aside with both feet to uncover insects and seeds. Its bold black, white, and rufous plumage makes it a standout in its habitat.
Resident19-22 cmVaried songInsects & seeds
7 calls·first heard Jun 18·last 1d ago
When it's heardpeak 7a · summer
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Black head and back, white belly, rufous flanks, and white spots on wings and back.
- Often heard scratching loudly in leaf litter under shrubs.
- Its call is a sharp 'chewink' and its song is a varied, often rising, trill.