Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)

Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)
Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas

	General Description: Spotted Towhees (Pipilo maculatus) are large, sexually monomorphic sparrows. They are black above, orange-brown below, and have white streaks and spots on the wings and back. The eye is red. The tail corners are white. Favored Habitat: Brushy desert and canyon habitats.
	Where to Find: Spotted Towhees are fairly common and can be found in brushy areas such as the Willow Springs Picnic Area and Calico Basin. Comments:
	Spotted Towhee
	Spotted Towhee
	Spotted Towhee on Calico Basin boardwalk.
	Spotted Towhee; note the white outer tail feathers.
	Spotted Towhee; note the red eye.
	Spotted Towhee in a Shrub Oak tree. Listen for towhees scratching in the leaves back under the trees and bushes.
	Spotted Towhee; note the white outer tail feathers.

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