CLOSED: Towhee (I think) ... But which type?

Las Cruces, NM

I think this is either a canyon towhee or a green-tailed towhee; but can someone positively ID it for me?

Thanks,
Jane

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Marlton, NJ

I'll be interested in what Resin says.

I believe its a Canyon Towhee.

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Yep, Canyon Towhee. Too grey for Green-tailed.

Resin

Las Cruces, NM

Thanks Pelle & Resin ... I was leaning more toward canyon; just never saw one with its crest so poofy.

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Raised crown feathers like that is often a sign of anxiety / alarm in birds - maybe you were close to its nest?

Resin

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