Physical Traits: The Eastern Towhee is a medium-sized songbird with a dark head and back. The chest and belly are white. Depending on the location in the United States the eye color is red or white.

Habitat: Nests are often on the ground at the base of shrubs and are made of local debris consisting of bark, dead leaves, grass and small twigs. The nest is lined with fine grass, roots and sometimes hair. This bird breeds in shrub habitats in residential areas as well as open ground.

Recommended Feeder: Platform Feeder

Feeder Tips: The Eastern Towhee requires a tray or platform feeder and filling it with Lyric Supreme bird food. Lyric Supreme contains over 50% sunflower seeds and nuts which appeals to a wide variety of birds, including the Eastern Towhee.

States and Regions Found: They can be found in southern Canada to western Louisiana and southern Florida