Pipilo erythrophthalmus Family: Sparrow Length: 8 inches Wingspan: 10-1/2 inches Distinctive markings: Male has a black head, ...

DESCRIPTION: The Inyo California towhee is a medium-sized, brown-grey songbird of approximately seven to 7.5 inches in length, with both sexes appearing similar in size and color. This bird's plumage ...

In addition, protections provided to the bird's habitat by the 1994 California Desert Conservation Act should have reinforced the safeguards demanded by the critical habitat designation. But the ...