adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2007-09-29)
California Towhee Pipilo crissalis
Native Range: North America
Notes:
the western counterpart of Canyon Towhee from more interior regions of the USA; a large drab sparrow; mostly dull brown except for areas of rufous on undertail coverts, upper chest area, and throat; forages on ground (hopping rather than walking) in chaparral and dense brush.