Can anyone identify this bird?

CeciliaZ · 4/20/15

Just curious...saw this bird - I don't know what it is. I live in northeast Ohio. Thanks

Kelli · 4/20/15

oriole?

ncGreyBirdLady · 4/20/15

I believe its a young Rufus sided(spotted) Towhee

Spotted Towhee — Audubon Society of Portland

Cynthia & Percy · 4/20/15

very nice photo thanks for sharing

Glacier313 · 4/20/15

ncGreyBirdLady said:
I believe its a young Rufus sided(spotted) Towhee

Spotted Towhee — Audubon Society of Portland

Yep it's a Spotted Towhee. We get them sometimes down here in MO!

CeciliaZ · 4/20/15

Thanks everyone! First time for me to see this bird.

ConureTiel · 4/20/15

I noticed the one pic linked didn't show the female - she is brown where the male is black ; also very striking.