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Junco hyemalis
© Darin Ziegler Dark-eyed Juncos are neat, even flashy little sparrows that flit about forest floors of the western mountains and Canada, then flood the rest of North America for winter. They’re easy to recognize by their crisp (though extremely variable) markings and the bright white tail feathers they habitually flash in flight. One of the most abundant forest birds of North America, you’ll see juncos on woodland walks as well as in flocks at your feeders or on the ground beneath them.
Oak woodland, grassy meadow
Feeding on grass seeds in meadow next to oak woodland
3 Comments
What a neat bird. I saw a slate Dark-eyed Junco this morning.
I hope so Liam. A split would be nice!
You should note that this is the Oregon Junco, Junco hyemalis montanus, a potential species.