The Dark-eyed Junco is one of the most common birds in North America and can be found across the continent, from Alaska to Mexico, from California to New York. A recent estimate set the junco’s total population at approximately 630 million individuals.

Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the Dark-eyed Junco. Learn even more in our Audubon’s Survival By Degrees project.

The Dark-Eyed Junco is a small gray songbird that feeds and nests on the ground. Juncos are some of the most common birds in North America so today we're going to explore all the essentials to know about Juncos.

The Dark-eyed Junco is a medium-sized sparrow with a rounded head, a short, stout bill and a fairly long, conspicuous tail.

Dec 8, 2022 · Discover facts about winter's favorite visitor: dark eyed junco! Learn how long a junco bird lives. Also see why they are called snowbirds.

A junco (/ ˈdʒʌŋkoʊ /), genus Junco, is a small North American bird in the New World sparrow family Passerellidae. Junco systematics are still confusing after decades of research, with various authors accepting between three and twelve species.

Dark-eyed Juncos are among the most abundant forest birds of North America. Look for them on woodland walks as well as in flocks at your feeders or on the ground beneath them.</p>

Oct 23, 2024 · Juncos are a diverse group of songbirds. The junco is a passeriforme bird species in the New World sparrow family. We’ve gathered 9 of the most common junco birds along with some tips and tricks to tell them apart. What Will I Learn? …

All Dark-eyed Juncos have some features in common: white outer tail feathers that are especially conspicuous when the bird takes flight; darker upperparts contrasting a lighter belly; and a pale bill. But this bird can vary drastically in appearance depending on where one sees it.

Nov 26, 2018 · By now, retirees and other people who want to escape the dark days of winter have headed to California or parts of the Southwest, or to sunny Florida. We call them “snowbirds,” because they leave as soon as the snow begins to fall and temperatures drop. But there’s another type of snowbird — the Dark-eyed Junco.