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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Passerellidae

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
44.4 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 90

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 90).

DEF 56

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 56).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA and Mexico Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
10 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Melozone fusca mesoleuca

    sw USA and n Mexico

  • Melozone fusca intermedia

    nw Mexico

  • Melozone fusca jamesi

    Tiburón I. (off nw Mexico)

  • Melozone fusca mesata

    wc USA

  • Melozone fusca texana

    w, c Texas (sc USA) and ne Mexico

  • Melozone fusca perpallida

    wc Mexico

  • Melozone fusca fusca

    c to sc Mexico

  • Melozone fusca potosina

    nc to c Mexico

  • Melozone fusca campoi

    e Mexico

  • Melozone fusca toroi

    sc to s Mexico

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Melozone fusca

Which family does it belong to?

New World Sparrows, Bush Tanagers (Passerellidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA and Mexico

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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