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;[[:Category:Pipilo|Pipilo]] chlorurus | ;[[:Category:Pipilo|Pipilo]] chlorurus | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | The smallest Towhee at 18.5cm (7.25 | + | The smallest Towhee at 18.5cm (7.25 in) in length, 25cm (10 in) Wingspan<br /> |
| − | A russet cap with olive-green upper parts is diagnostic for birds within its range. Bright white throat with dark malar stripe, gray breast and face, whitish belly. | + | A russet cap with olive-green upper parts is diagnostic for birds within its range. Bright white throat with dark [[Topography#Heads|malar]] stripe, gray breast and face, whitish belly. |
Juveniles are streaked overall, with buffy underparts and brownish upperparts; faint wing bars. | Juveniles are streaked overall, with buffy underparts and brownish upperparts; faint wing bars. | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Western [[United States]] in summer. Migrates to [[Mexico]] in winter. Accidental vagrant in the eastern [[United States]]. | + | Western [[United States]] in summer. Migrates to [[Mexico]] in winter. |
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| + | Accidental vagrant in the eastern [[United States]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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Seeds, fruit, insects, larvae. Scratches with both feet simultaneously to uncover insects in leaf litter, similar to other Towhees. Will visit seed feeders. | Seeds, fruit, insects, larvae. Scratches with both feet simultaneously to uncover insects in leaf litter, similar to other Towhees. Will visit seed feeders. | ||
====Breeding==== | ====Breeding==== | ||
| − | [[Dictionary_M-O#M|Monogomous]] | + | [[Dictionary_M-O#M|Monogomous]]. They may have two broods each year. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug17}}#Alsop, FJ III. 2001. ''Smithsonian Birds of America''. New York: DK Publishing: ISBN 0-7894-8001-8 |
| + | #Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved Nov 2017) | ||
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Pipilo+chlorurus}} | {{GSearch|Pipilo+chlorurus}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Pipilo]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Pipilo]] | ||
Revision as of 23:45, 17 November 2017
- Pipilo chlorurus
Identification
The smallest Towhee at 18.5cm (7.25 in) in length, 25cm (10 in) Wingspan
A russet cap with olive-green upper parts is diagnostic for birds within its range. Bright white throat with dark malar stripe, gray breast and face, whitish belly.
Juveniles are streaked overall, with buffy underparts and brownish upperparts; faint wing bars.
Similar Species
Closest relative is the Olive Sparrow, but ranges do not overlap. At first glance within range, various sparrows come to mind, especially those with reddish or rufous caps, but note the olive wash on the back and tail and lack of stripes on the crown.
Distribution
Western United States in summer. Migrates to Mexico in winter.
Accidental vagrant in the eastern United States.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Low brush in montane areas.
Behaviour
Stays close to the ground, with males flitting from bush top to bush top when singing to advertise their territory. Often moves along the ground rather than flies, to escape detection. Secretive, often difficult to spot. Generally solitary, but may form loose mixed flocks in winter.
Action
Bursts of rapid wing beats, alternating with body gliding, producing wavy flight pattern.
Diet
Seeds, fruit, insects, larvae. Scratches with both feet simultaneously to uncover insects in leaf litter, similar to other Towhees. Will visit seed feeders.
Breeding
Monogomous. They may have two broods each year.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Alsop, FJ III. 2001. Smithsonian Birds of America. New York: DK Publishing: ISBN 0-7894-8001-8
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved Nov 2017)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Green-tailed Towhee. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Green-tailed_Towhee
