Rufous-Sided Towhee

This bird is found

in Pennsylv

ania

Traits

This bird is red, only is just on the sides, not the whole

breast. Neck, head, and back are black in males. This bird is

warm-blooded vertebrate.

Adaptations

It’s beak helps it get food. This bird eats seeds and insects. Feathers help it survive, because they keep the bird

warm in the winter and help it fly.

Interesting Fact

When seeking food, towhee energetically turn up leaves by

hopping backward, scratching with both feet.

Taking care of it’s young

The female lays three to four eggs. The eggs are creamy white with

brown spotting. She incubates them for 12 to 13 days. During the day she sneaks off to feed about once every

half hour.

What I thought was COOL

That this bird signs the song called Drink-Your-Tea repeatedly, trilling

the tea.