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Spotted Towhee in Arizona

Pipilo maculatus — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months
115,172Observations

About Spotted Towhee in Arizona

Spotted Towhee is a North American backyard bird.

In Arizona, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Spotted Towhee in Arizona

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyPasserellidae
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Best Time to See Spotted Towhee in Arizona

January
Peak
February
Peak
March
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April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
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October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Peak

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Spotted Towhee in Arizona: Quick Facts

The Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) is a common bird in Arizona. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, knowing the seasonal patterns of Spotted Towhee can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Arizona using the related birds section.