Eastern Towhee
Eastern Towhee
(Pipilo erythrophthalmus )
Eastern Towhee nest
Photo © René Corado
Eastern Towhee eggs
Photo © René Corado
Adult male
Photo © Jack & Holly Bartholmai / Macaulay Library
Female/immature
Photo © Marky Mutchler / Macaulay Library
Adult male (White-eyed)
Photo © Daniel Emlin / Macaulay Library
Juvenile
Photo © Mark R Johnson / Macaulay Library
Female/immature
Photo © Mark R Johnson / Macaulay Library
Adult male
Photo © Andres Vasquez Noboa / Macaulay Library
Adult male
Photo © Davey Walters / Macaulay Library
Juvenile
Photo © Bert Fisher / Macaulay Library
Adult male
Photo © Michael Cerizo / Macaulay Library
Adult male
Photo © Brad Vatrt / Macaulay Library
Song
© Glenn Seeholzer / Macaulay Library
Song
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Song
© Brad Walker / Macaulay Library
Song
© Paul Marvin / Macaulay Library
Song
© Jeff Graham / Macaulay Library
Complex song
© David Ewert / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
Tink calls
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
Flight calls
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
Where To Find It
Source: Birds of the World
Habitats
Substrates
What You'll Find
Nest Type
Chick
Clutch Size
Nest Height
Nesting Statistics
Incubation Period
days
Brooding Period
days
Useful Hints
- Eastern Towhees usually nest on the ground, the nest cup sunk into the fallen leaves up to the level of the rim.
- Only the female towhee builds the nest.
- Eastern Towhees are common victims of the parasitic Brown-headed Cowbird. Towhees, unlike some other birds, show no ability to recognize or remove the imposter’s eggs.