Slate-colored Junco

Description:

The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is the best-known species of the juncos, a genus of small grayish American sparrows. This bird is common across much of temperate North America and in summer ranges far into the Arctic. There are several subspecies, making up 2 large groups and 3–5 small or monotypic ones. The five basic groups were formerly considered separate species (and the Guadalupe Junco frequently still is), but they interbreed extensively in areas of contact.

Habitat:

This bird was found in the parklands in which the Tulsa Zoo is located.