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Eastern Towhee in Pennsylvania

Pipilo erythrophthalmus — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Summer breederSeasonal status
6Active months

About Eastern Towhee in Pennsylvania

Eastern Towhee is a North American backyard bird.

In Pennsylvania, this species is classified as common. It visits during the breeding season, typically spring through summer. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, June, July, August, September. Peak activity occurs in May, June, July, August.

Monthly Activity — Eastern Towhee in Pennsylvania

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 Eastern Towhee in Pennsylvania

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

Other birds in Pennsylvania

Birds you might also encounter in Pennsylvania.

DJ
Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalisWinter visitor
SS
Song SparrowMelospiza melodiaYear-round
DJ
Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis
AR
American RobinTurdus migratorius
BC
Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus
NC
Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis

Eastern Towhee in other states

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Eastern Towhee in Pennsylvania: Quick Facts

The Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) is a common bird in Pennsylvania. It is classified as a summer breeder in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

The best months to spot this species in Pennsylvania are April, May, June, July, August, September. For birders in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania, knowing the seasonal patterns of Eastern 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 Pennsylvania using the related birds section.