Diet
What do spotted towhees eat?
Seeds, berries and insects from leaf litter.
New World sparrows (Passerellidae)Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus
Spring and summer diet
- Beetles and caterpillars
Fall and winter diet
- Seeds and acorns
Best feeder foods
- Millet
- Sunflower chips
Scratches noisily under shrubs — leaf litter is prime habitat.
Where spotted towhees need winter food
Regions where spotted towhees are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do spotted towhees eat?
Seeds, berries and insects from leaf litter.
What is the best food to feed spotted towhees?
Millet, Sunflower chips.
What do spotted towhees eat in winter?
Seeds and acorns.
Sources
- Spotted Towhee — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Spotted Towhee life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Spotted 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.