Pictures and information on Abert's Towhee

Abert's Towhee - Pipilo aberti

Length	8.3-9.8 in (21.1-24.9 cm)
Wingspan	11.0-28.0 in (27.9-71.1 cm)
Weight	M: 1.4-1.91 oz (39.7-54.1 g), F: 1.39-1.8 oz (39.4-51.0 g)
Clutch Size	1-4
Chicks at birth	Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern
Continents:	NA

Abert's Towhees are mostly found in Arizona. They are similar to the Canyon and California Towhee, but their face is dark. They forage for seeds around brush and will sometimes eat grubs.

Adult
02/20/2012 - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, AZ 02/20/2012 - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, AZ	02/20/2012 - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, AZ 02/20/2012 - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, AZ	Gathering nesting material 04/21/2010 - Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, AZ Institute, AZ Gathering nesting material 04/21/2010 - Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, AZ Institute, AZ
Towhee was in deep shadow 04/22/2010 - Desert Botantical Garden, Phoenix, AZ Towhee was in deep shadow 04/22/2010 - Desert Botantical Garden, Phoenix, AZ	04/22/2010 - Desert Botantical Garden, Phoenix, AZ 04/22/2010 - Desert Botantical Garden, Phoenix, AZ

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