A photograph of a paper cutout of a photo of a Canyon Towhee bird perched on a rock with Saguarro cacti in the background.
“Canyon Towhee” with Saguarro cacti

Canyon Towhee

CANT
  • Scientific: Melozone fusca
  • Spanish: Toquí Pardo
  • French: Tohi des canyons
  • Family: New World Sparrows
  • Bird Code: CANT

If there is a 3° C increase in temperature due to unmitigated climate change

Predicted percentage of habitat lost

16%
Summer range lost
56%
Winter range lost

Climate and other threats imore info

Habitat

Canyons, deserts, woodlands, and savannahs.

Range

Southwest United States into Mexico.

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Did you know?

Canyon Towhees are adapted to desert environments and closely monitor water sources. They often nest twice a year, timing their nesting to align with the winter and summer rains, which bring a surge of plant growth and insects.