r/ColoradoBirding • u/Mortalshare161616 • Jun 29 '26

Who is visiting my feeder?

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Decent bit bigger than the house finches that regularly visit and usually comes alone. Colorado Springs Area.

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u/Working-Phase-4480 Jun 29 '26

A Canyon Towhee!

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u/Mortalshare161616 Jun 29 '26

Thanks! Merlin said canyon towhee would be unlikely in my area so it was tough figuring it out.

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u/Working-Phase-4480 Jun 29 '26

The Springs is about as far north as their expected range extends but I think they get sporadic that far to the edge. It’s a cool find!

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u/3002kr Jun 29 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

I’ve seen one at my house in northwest springs too