About the Collared Towhee
The collared towhee is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Pipilo ocai |
| Species Codes | coltow1, COTO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Towhee belong to?
The Collared Towhee (Pipilo ocai) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Collared Towhee?
The collared towhee is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae, the New World sparrows. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Collared Towhee sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Towhee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coltow1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
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