White-throated Towhee
A species of Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees Scientific name : Melozone albicollis Genus : Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees
White-throated Towhee, A species of Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees
Botanical name: Melozone albicollis
Genus: Ground Sparrows and Brown Towhees
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Description
The white-throated towhee (Melozone albicollis) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae that is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
White-throated Towhee primarily feeds on seeds, insects, and fruits. It forages on the ground, often scratching at leaf litter. Notable for its opportunistic diet, white-throated Towhee adapts to available food sources, showing a preference for certain seeds and insects when abundant.
Habitat
White-throated Towhee typically inhabits broken semi-arid montane shrublands and pine–oak forests, which are found at elevations ranging from 1000 to 2800 meters. These environments are characterized by a mix of pine (Pinus) and oak (Quercus) trees, offering a diverse structure for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
New world sparrows Species
White-throated Towhee 
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