Boulder‘s Rufous-sided Towhee, now more commonly known as the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), is a striking bird species within the American sparrow family (Passerellidae). This bird is particularly noted for its unique appearance and melodious song, making it a fascinating subject of study for ornithologists and bird watchers alike. How many images of this sparrow-family […]

  Ruofus Sided Towhee                           pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling I think it is a rule of Boulder birding that cool birds have cool names. For example, the Rufus Sided Towhee.   (“roofus” for pronounciation). The Rufous-sided Towhee, now often referred to as the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus), is a striking bird known for its bold plumage and […]