Diet
What do California towhees eat?
Seeds and insects taken on the ground.
New World sparrows (Passerellidae)California TowheeMelozone crissalis
Spring and summer diet
- Insects
Fall and winter diet
- Seeds
Best feeder foods
- Millet
- Sunflower chips
Pairs stay together for years in one yard; famously attacks its reflection in windows and hubcaps.
Where California towhees need winter food
Regions where California towhees are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do California towhees eat?
Seeds and insects taken on the ground.
What is the best food to feed California towhees?
Millet, Sunflower chips.
What do California towhees eat in winter?
Seeds.
Sources
- California Towhee — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- California Towhee life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- California Towhee — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.