Canyon Towhee

Pipilo fuscus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Sparrows (Emberizidae)

Code 4

CANT

Code 6

PIPFUS

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: From brown to light brown to dull hazel.
Head Pattern: Capped, Plain
Crown Color: Red-brown
Forehead Color: Red-brown
Nape Color: Gray
Throat Color: Buff with brown streaking.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 20 cm (8 in)
Weight: 45 g (1.6 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Gray
Underparts: Buff with brown streaking and white belly patch.
Upperparts: Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: No Data

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wingspan Range: 28-29 cm (11-11.5 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark Brown
Under Tail: Dark Brown
Leg Color: Pink-brown

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