Spotted towhee completely unconcerned about me... (Pipilo maculatus)

I love these guys. I bought my first field guide to ID them. I bought it in an antique store; a 1936 (?) Peterson. It was called a Rufous-sided Towhee in the book.

Excellent pic of this pretty bird, tfs!

Brilliant to be able to birdwatch as you work! A lovely capture.

Beautiful bird; wonderful shot!

SueO said:

I love these guys. I bought my first field guide to ID them. I bought it in an antique store; a 1936 (?) Peterson. It was called a Rufous-sided Towhee in the book.

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Do you still have that book? Could be worth a lot. Not that I'd consider selling it.

vingio54 said:

Do you still have that book? Could be worth a lot. Not that I'd consider selling it.

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Yes, I do. I have a few older field guides. Even though the names have changed on many birds, the books aren't worthless. Some have nest and egg information and comments not found in many of the newer books. I confess, I rarely look at them; but I wouldn't want to give them up. I usually use my Sibley's at home (So. CA) and whatever I have for other countries; and the net. For example, I'm in Mexico right now, so I'm using Steve N.G. Howell and Sophie Webb's, A Guide To The Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America. I do a lot of looking online when I am confused about something.

Such a handsome species of Towhee. Great eye contact and marvelous colors. Superb vingio!