Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
About the Eastern Towhee
The eastern towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) is a large New World sparrow. The taxonomy of the towhees has been under debate in recent decades, and formerly this bird and the spotted towhee were considered a single species, the rufous-sided towhee.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 45,752 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eastern Towhee?
The scientific name of the Eastern Towhee is Pipilo erythrophthalmus.
How many Eastern Towhee sightings have been recorded?
45,752 observations of the Eastern Towhee have been recorded on iNaturalist.
45,752
observations on iNaturalist
