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 play song
Many people know
the song of the eastern towhee because it appears to say "drink
your tea"
The file above is in .mp3 format. You will
need an mp3 player in order to listen. If you do not have an
mp3 player you can download one. Click on the picture below.
It's free and works great!
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Field Marks
- Conical bill
- Red eye
- Rusty sides
- White belly
- Long tail with white outer tail feathers
- Male has black head back, wings and tail-brown in female
Habitat
Common in the undergrowth and along the edges of eastern woods.
Often see scratching among dead leaves on the ground in dense thickets.
Status
The Eastern Towhee is a permanent resident of the metro-Atlanta area
and can be seen commonly in hedgerows and in back yards. |
