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Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Passerellidae ›Genus: Pipilo

About

The eastern towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) is a large New World sparrow. The taxonomy of the towhees has been under debate in recent decades, and formerly this bird and the spotted towhee were considered a single species, the rufous-sided towhee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Towhee?
The scientific name of Eastern Towhee is Pipilo erythrophthalmus.
What kingdom does Eastern Towhee belong to?
Eastern Towhee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Towhee belong to?
Eastern Towhee belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Towhee belong to?
Eastern Towhee belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Eastern Towhee belong to?
Eastern Towhee belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Eastern Towhee belong to?
Eastern Towhee belongs to the family Passerellidae.
What genus does Eastern Towhee belong to?
Eastern Towhee belongs to the genus Pipilo.