Posted by John Tobias on August 2, 2017 at 9:41 PM
Photographed this bird at the Sugar Grove Nature Center in central Illinois. I am guessing it is an immature rufus sided towhee, as they were around this bird. But, there is another bird which is more obvious an immature rufus sided towhee, apears to be a male.
Have added the photo of it as a comment. I do appreciate any help.
Posted by John Tobias on August 2, 2017 at 9:42 PM
This bird was also in the area. The color is a bit off.
Posted by Richard Ditch on August 2, 2017 at 10:01 PM
Immature Eastern Towhee (the eastern species previously lumped as Rufous-sided Towhee).
Interesting looking plumage - I never saw one this young even though we lived with the species for over 20 years in NJ.
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2 repliesHave added the photo of it as a comment. I do appreciate any help.
Interesting looking plumage - I never saw one this young even though we lived with the species for over 20 years in NJ.