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Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
43.3383, -90.3834
Field Notes
Description:
Dark-eyed juncos are handsome little, sparrow-sized birds. Their coloration is quite variable across their range, but it's typically easy to tell if one is looking at a junco based upon body shape and color pattern. In flight, they flash white outer tail feathers. Gray or brown-gray above and pale below. Pink bill.
Habitat:
Northern or mountain mixed-coniferous or coniferous forests in summer. In winter, they are often found at backyard feeders across a wide variety of habitat types.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 13, 2012
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