About the Eastern Towhee
The Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) is a species of bird in the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 138 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code eastow when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Pipilo erythrophthalmus |
| Species Codes | eastow, EATO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Towhee belong to?
The Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Towhee?
The Eastern Towhee is a member of the New World Sparrows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Eastern Towhee sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Towhee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eastow, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
41,602
iNat Observations
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