Canyon towhee
Melozone fusca
The canyon towhee (Melozone fusca) is a bird of the family Passerellidae.
About the Canyon towhee
The canyon towhee (Melozone fusca) is a bird of the family Passerellidae. Until 1989, the canyon towhee and the California towhee were considered to be a single species which was called the brown towhee.
Fun Facts About Canyon towhee
- Until 1989, the canyon towhee and the California towhee were considered to be a single species which was called the brown towhee.
Conservation Status
The Canyon towhee is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Passerellidae |
| Genus | Melozone |
| Species | Melozone fusca |
Range & Habitat
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