Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

The Spotted Towhee is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird found in western North America. It is known for its bold black and white plumage, with red eyes and white spots on its wings and back. This bird forages on the ground for insects, seeds, and berries, often using a distinctive scratching motion with its feet. It prefers dense shrubby habitats, such as chaparral, thickets, and forest edges. The Spotted Towhee is known for its loud and distinctive call, often described as a metallic 'chink' or 'mew' sound. While not currently considered threatened, loss of habitat due to urbanization and agriculture may pose future challenges for this species.

Habitat: Chaparral, thickets, forest edges

Spotted Towhee
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Spotted Towhee
Spotted Towhee

Tours where you can spot this bird

Baja California Sur Birding Specialties
Baja California Sur Birding Specialties
Mexico / La Paz Private tour 10 days | 0h

A ten-day expedition across Baja California Sur deserts, oases, estuaries, canyons and coastlines....

From 0.00 USD
Los Humeros Xerophilous Scrub Birding Tour
Los Humeros Xerophilous Scrub Birding Tour
Mexico / Perote Private tour 0h

A private birding outing at Camino Los Humeros with Veracruz biologist and local guide Gustavo Contreras, planned around seasonal birds and ...

From 0.00 MXN
Birding by Ear Workshops
Birding by Ear Workshops
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 1h

Become a Better Birder. Expert birders identify most birds in any habitat using song identification. Some birds can only be safely identifie...

From 35.00 CAD
Eagle Creek and Eagle Hills Birding Tour – 8 hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Eagle Creek and Eagle Hills Birding Tour – 8 hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 590.00 CAD
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 60 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 290.00 CAD
Gardiner Dam – Anerley Lakes Birding Tour – 6 great hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Gardiner Dam – Anerley Lakes Birding Tour – 6 great hours with fascinating woodland and water birds
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 6h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 390.00 CAD