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Spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus)

It's taken over a year, but I finally got a clear shot of this bird! While often heard, it's usually deep behind a thicket. This one came out in open probably because of mating season. I think it has beautiful plumage.
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Habitat
Oak hillside
Location
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Date taken
20 March 2024
Scientific name
Pipilo maculatus
Equipment used
E-M1ii, M.Z 100-400
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