Male and female plumage similar. Bright Rufous crown, gray face, nape, breast and flanks. Black malar stripe outlined by white, with a distinctive white throat. Back, wings, and tail are an olive-green color.

Oak/Chaparral, Pinyon/Juniper, Riparian/Deciduous, Residential

Fairly common during migration in spring and fall only

Like other towhee species, Green-tailed Towhees are primarily a ground-dweller. They kick around in the leaf litter scratching to uncover insects and seeds.In residential settings they prefer white-proso millet.Somewhat of a skulker.

Seed, Insects

Canyon Towhee, Spotted Towhee

Watson Woods, Stricklin Park, Granite Creek Park, Heritage Park