| Common Name: | Towhee, California | | Scientific Name: | Pipilo crissalis | | Family: | Emberizidae | | Area: | El Chorro Regional Park - San Luis Obispo, California | | Date: | December 2, 2010 | 
A rather drab colored bird especially compared to the Spotted Towhee. Similar in looks to Abert's Towhee but lacks the dark mask. Smaller than a Robin, look for orange rump and stripes at back of eyes and under chin. | | Reference: | The Sibley Guide to Birds by Sibley |
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