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Spotted Towhee in Utah

Pipilo maculatus — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Spotted Towhee in Utah

Spotted Towhee is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Spotted Towhee in Utah

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 Utah

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Other birds in Utah

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SS
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CS
Chipping SparrowSpizella passerinaSummer visitor
WS
White-crowned SparrowZonotrichia leucophrysYear-round
AT
American Tree SparrowSpizelloides arboreaWinter visitor
FS
Fox SparrowPasserella iliacaSummer visitor

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Spotted Towhee in Utah: Quick Facts

The Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) is a common bird in Utah. 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 Salt Lake City and throughout Utah, 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 Utah using the related birds section.