Common Names: aka Brown Towhee
Habitat: natural habitat is brush or chaparral.
Description:
Comments: "Its skulking habits and nondescript appearance mean that it is not one of the better known birds. It is around 20-25 cm in length and plump, and has a noticeably long tail. It is earthy brown in color, with somewhat lighter underparts and a somewhat darker head with a rufous cap . . . The Canyon Towhee feeds on the ground or in low scrub rather than in the tree canopy. Near human habitation, it is often seen in parking lots, where it feeds on insects on the cars' grills and takes cover under the cars when disturbed." Source: Wikipedia