Until 1995, it was called the rufous-sided towhee, a very descriptive ... Their species name is “erythrophthalous,” which means “red eye” in Greek.

Listening is the best way to find birds. If you only look with your eyes, you will miss a lot. For species that are shy and secretive, listening is often far more effective than looking for detecti… ...

Like a barnyard chicken or a miniature wild turkey, the little black bird scraped away at the leaves, using one foot at a time to reveal a seed or bug on the woodland floor, then employing both fee… ...

The towhee was one of the first birds recorded in North America. ... If you look closely at one you’ll notice that it has red eyes, which it tough for the bird to explain after a night out.

Once called the rufous-sided towhee, this bird has a new name. Learn what a spotted towhee looks like, sounds like and where to find one.

The eastern towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus, or “red-eyed chipper”) is found in much of the eastern United States. The species belongs to the New World sparrow family, a group native to the Americas ...

A male eastern towhee is quite dashing in appearance. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this article. Edit Close. Login My Account Logout 50¢ per week for 1 year. Home. The Leader ...

CHATHAM, N.Y. — As I lazily walk along the road in the warmth of the early morning, birds are calling, not so many now as August approaches. Chipping sparrows trill not too far from the empty nest; ...