Reviews report eastern towhees foraging at feeders. It is one of two genera of birds usually identified as towhees. There has been considerable debate over the taxonomy of the towhees in recent years. The taxonomy of the group of towhees to which this species belongs is debated. A literature review reports eastern towhees up to in New Hampshire. At least some mammals also feed on adult eastern towhees. There has been considerable debate over the taxonomy of towhees in recent years. Many animals prey on eastern towhees and their eggs, including reptiles, mammals, and birds. Arrival and departure of eastern towhees into summer breeding grounds varies with location. Eastern towhees nest in a variety of species including grape and blueberry ("Vaccinium" spp.). Eastern towhees typically leave these sites in October. Shrubby vegetation along power lines is commonly used by eastern towhees. Several studies have addressed the effect of the size of habitat patches on eastern towhees. These include downy woodpeckers, towhees, American robins, sparrows, finches and crows. Eastern towhees may associate with and avoid certain plants.