About the Eastern Towhee
The eastern towhee, also known as chewink, joree, or joree bird, is a large New World sparrow. The taxonomy of the towhees has been under debate in recent decades, and formerly this bird and the spotted towhee were considered a single species, the rufous-sided towhee.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Pipilo erythrophthalmus |
| Species Codes | eastow, EATO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Towhee belong to?
The Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Towhee?
The eastern towhee, also known as chewink, joree, or joree bird, is a large New World sparrow. The taxonomy of the towhees has been under debate in recent decades, and formerly this bird and the spotted towhee were considered a single species, the rufous-sided towhee....
Where can I report a Eastern Towhee sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Towhee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eastow, or on iNaturalist.
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