15 Minutes Eastern Towhee Song/Sound/Call

Eastern Towhee Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Rufous-sided Towhee Nesting, Feeding, Mating Habits

Spotted Towhee Similar Species to, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Abert's Towhee Similar Species to, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Bird of the Month: Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) If you hear what sounds like a bird telling you to “Drink your teaaaa!” while walking through a brushy edge or thicket, you may have just met the Eastern Towhee. These striking members of the sparrow family are year-long residents in Tennessee. Males are jet black above with bright rufous sides and a crisp white belly, while females share the same pattern in warm brown instead of black. Their long tails flash white outer feathers when t