towhee

• Sustantivo que designa a varias aves americanas de la familia de los escribanos, de cola larga, que suelen habitar en matorrales o bosques.

A noun referring to any of numerous long-tailed American finches, typically found in brushy or woodland habitats.

1. C1formalamerican

   Any of several long-tailed American finches belonging to the genus Pipilo, known for their distinctive calls and ground-feeding habits.

   Toquí (ave americana)

   • A spotted towhee was scratching through the leaves under the bush.
   • We spotted an eastern towhee foraging near the fence line.
   • The towhee's call is a distinctive 'drink-your-tea'.