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The rufous-sided towhee is now (unfortunately) referred to as the eastern towhee; however, its Latin name remains the same: Pipilo erythrophthalmus.
For the most part, the towhee is a spring and summer visitor; it's atypical to have one in State College, Pennsylvania, during the winter. Nevertheless, a male towhee has been a consistent visitor this year.
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One day the towhee decided a bath would be a good idea, despite the freezing cold weather.
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Once he made the decision, the towhee hopped in, to test the water.
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The water temperature didn't bother the towhee who proceeded to splash away, to the amusement of local sparrows.
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As the towhee continued to splash, more and more sparrows came by to watch.
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The following day, I saw an exceedingly clean towhee a little beyond the backyard fence.
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