towhee
English
Etymology
Imitative of the call of the eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtaʊhiː/
Noun
towhee (plural towhees)
- Any of several species of birds of the genera Pipilo and Melozone.
Usage notes
The taxonomical classification varies. Some authorities place all towhees in Pipilo, others place some in Melozone.
Translations
bird
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Further reading
towhee on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Pipilo on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Pipilo on Wikispecies.Wikispecies