About the White-throated Towhee
The white-throated towhee is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae that is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Melozone albicollis |
| Species Codes | whttow1, WTTO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Towhee belong to?
The White-throated Towhee (Melozone albicollis) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Towhee?
The white-throated towhee is a species of bird in the family Passerellidae that is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland....
Where can I report a White-throated Towhee sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Towhee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whttow1, or on iNaturalist.
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