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ˈtaʊ hi, ˈtoʊ hi, ˈtoʊ itowhee
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Princeton's WordNet
towheenoun
any of numerous long-tailed American finches
Wiktionary
towheenoun
Any bird of the genus Pipilo.
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Towhee
A towhee is any one of a number of species of birds in the genus Pipilo or Melozone within the family Passerellidae (which also includes American sparrows, and juncos). Towhees typically have longer tails than other Passerellidae. Most species tend to avoid humans, so they are not well known, though the eastern towhee P. erythrophthalmus is bolder. This species, and some others, may be seen in urban parks and gardens. There has been considerable debate over the taxonomy of the towhees in recent years. Two species complexes have been identified, the rufous-sided complex (involving Pipilo erythrophthalmus, P. maculatus, P. socorroensis, P. ocai and P. chlorurus), and the brown towhee complex (involving Melozone crissalis, M. fuscus, M. aberti and M. albicollis). The distinction of species within these is uncertain and opinions have differed over the years. Modern authorities distinguish all four species in the brown towhee complex, though M. fuscus and M. crissalis were formerly treated as a single species. Hybrids are frequent between some of the species, particularly between the Mexican races of P. maculatus ("olive-backed towhee", P. m. macronyx) and P. ocai.
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towhee
A towhee is a type of small North American bird belonging to the genus Pipilo within in the larger sparrow family, Passerellidae. Towhees are known for their striking color patterns, often having a mixture of black, white, and reddish-brown feathers. They are typically found in brushy habitats or woodlands. The name "towhee" is derived from their typical song, which sounds like "tow-hee".
Webster Dictionary
Towheenoun
the chewink
Wikidata
Towhee
A towhee is any one of a number of species of birds in the genus Pipilo or Melozone within the family Emberizidae. Towhees typically have longer tails than other emberizids. Most species tend to avoid humans, so they are not well known, though the Eastern Towhee P. erythrophthalamus is bolder as well as more colorful. This species, and some others, may be seen in urban parks and gardens. There has been considerable debate over the taxonomy of the towhees in recent years. Two species complexes have been identified, the rufous-sided complex, and the brown towhee complex. The distinction of species within these is uncertain and opinions have differed over the years. Modern authorities distinguish all four species in the brown towhee complex, though M. fuscus and M. crissalis were formerly treated as a single species. Hybrids are frequent between some of the species, particularly between the Mexican races of P. maculatus and P. ocai.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Towhee
tow′hē, n. the chewink, ground-robin, or marsh-robin of the United States. [Imit.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of towhee in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
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The numerical value of towhee in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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