California Towhee Photo Gallery
Adult
Large sparrow with a thick bill and a long tail. Grayish brown overall with a rusty brown patch under the tail and around the bill.
© Matt Davis / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 27, 2017Adult
Large sparrow with a plump body and a long tail. Note rusty brown eyering and tinges to face. Plumage color varies from grayish brown to dark brown.
© Jamie Chavez / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, September 12, 2014Adult
Often perches on exposed shrubs, rooftops, or branches and calls for long periods.
© Larry Arbanas / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 01, 2005Not all videos have soundAdult
Often found in suburban areas with a mix of lawns and shrubs.
© Luke Seitz / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 09, 2017Adult
Found in dense shrubby vegetation including chaparral, coastal sage, and thickets along streams.
© John van Dort / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 06, 2017Adult
Hops along the ground looking for seeds and insects.
© Larry Arbanas / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 01, 2005Not all videos have soundAdult
Large sparrow with a thick bill and a long tail. Brownish overall; found in dry, brushy habitats such as chaparral as well as suburban and residential areas.
© M Kwan / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, July 29, 2016Adult
Drinks water from small pools and forages on the ground.
© Larry Arbanas / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 01, 2005Not all videos have soundCompare with Similar Species
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Species in This Family
New World Sparrows(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Passerellidae)
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