Observations of certain breeding behaviors in a bilateral gynandromorph Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus)

• Published in: The Wilson journal of ornithology Vol. 131; no. 3; pp. 625 - 628
• Main Authors: Brenner, Stephen J., DaRugna, Olivia A., McWilliams, Scott R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Fort Collins Wilson Ornithological Society 01.09.2019
• Subjects: Animal behavior; Behavior; bilateral gynandromorphy; Birds; Breeding; breeding behavior; comportamiento reproductivo; Eastern Towhee; Feeding; ginandromorfo bilateral; Independence Day; Males; Ornithology; Pipilo erythrophthalmus; Plumage; SHORT COMMUNICATIONS; Singing; Rhode Island; United States > US

We present observations of breeding behaviors exhibited by a bilateral gynandromorph Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) in Rhode Island during June and July 2017. The individual had the black plumage of a male towhee on the left side of its body and brownish plumage of a typical female towhee...