Saturday, February 17, 2018

Eastern Towhee, February 17, 2018

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 20, 2018
Eastern Towhees, Pipilo erythrophthalmus, are very secretive birds, preferring to nest in dense thickets. Look for them foraging on the ground for insects and seeds. If you live in the western part of the United States you may see their cousins the Spotted Towhees, Pipilo maculatus. They are very similar, but have small white dots on their wings near their shoulders.

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18 comments:

  1. eileeninmdFebruary 17, 2018 at 7:11 AM

    Hello, The Towhee is a beautiful bird. One of my favorites. Great shot.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Thanks so much for your comment and visit. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  2. magnoliasnteaFebruary 17, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    Hi there! The Easter Towhee is one of my favorite birds. You're right, they are secretive but so beautifully adorned in their black hooded cape and rusty breast.
    Have a great weekend!
    Toni

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  3. DebbieFebruary 17, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    what a beautiful image!! i am enjoying these leafless trees, it is so much easier to capture the pictures of the beautiful birds!! when the leafs return, they do offer a beautiful backdrop but much more of a challenge!!

    i have only seen this bird in my yard a few times and it was years ago. you certainly captured it's beauty!!

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  4. carol l mckennaFebruary 17, 2018 at 9:21 AM

    Love the little towhee ~ beautiful macro shot!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. AdamFebruary 17, 2018 at 9:31 AM

    nice bird

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  6. TomFebruary 17, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    ...pretty little fellow.

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  7. Dorothy BordersFebruary 17, 2018 at 12:34 PM

    Wonderful bird! It isn't always easy to get an image of them but you did well.

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  8. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)February 17, 2018 at 1:34 PM

    What a wonderful little bird!!!

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  9. RedPatFebruary 17, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    I've never seen one of these guys! It's a beauty!

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  10. MichelleFebruary 17, 2018 at 2:28 PM

    This is a great image!

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 17, 2018 at 3:42 PM

    How pretty! We have them here but rarely get to see them or photograph them. They stay deep in the thickets! Enjoy your weekend!

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  12. Judy BiggerstaffFebruary 17, 2018 at 3:44 PM

    Beautiful pic of the Eastern Towhee. This was my first year to photograph this bird.

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  13. JeannaFebruary 17, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    You have a good eye and what a handsome bird.

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  14. Hootin AnniFebruary 17, 2018 at 6:32 PM

    It's a dream bird for me!

    All of us at I'd Rather B Birdin' appreciate your participation this week. Tanks for linking in!

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  15. Betty J. CrowFebruary 18, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    Awesome shot of this beautiful bird.

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  16. A Colorful WorldFebruary 18, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful capture of this pretty bird! Always has been one of my favorites.

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  17. AngieFebruary 18, 2018 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful!

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  18. LoisFebruary 19, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    So pretty and all fluffed up!

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