USA, Ky, Nelson County 10-4-2023 bird ID Help please (1 Viewer)

[Mtkydaniel]

I have been able to identify every bird that comes here, except this one!
Ground feeder, flys like a flycatcher, Merlin identifies song as a brown thrasher, very distinct tail patches.

 

[qwerty5]

Eastern Towhee

 

[Mtkydaniel]

Eastern Towhee

One of my initial thoughts also. We see towees here daily, and the belly markings don’t match?

 

[Mtkydaniel]

Just looked up juvenile towee! Thank you!!!

 

[KC Foggin]

Yup, immature Eastern Towhee