Fun Eastern Towhee Facts For Kids
The eastern towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) belongs to the order Passeriformes, family Passerellidae. They are named after their distinct call which sounds like someone is saying ‘drink your tea’. The eastern towhee call is also known as the ‘chewink’ call. These birds are often mistaken with another species in this family known as the spotted towhee of Western North America. Both North American birds, eastern towhee along with the spotted towhee, were previously referred to as the rufous-sided towhees....