"It is only when we forget our learning, do we begin to know." Henry David Thoreau |
Dark-eyed Junco
(Junco hyemalis)
| Dark-eyed
Junco Information Length: 5 - 6.5" Habitat: Breeding habitat: Edges of coniferous and mixed forests, forest clearings, open woodlands, burned-over areas, wooded borders |
 
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streams.Winter habitat: Weedy fields, brushy areas, roadsides, hedgerows, open woodlands, residential areas. |
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| Diet: Weed seeds and grass seeds; insects, including caterpillars, ants, grasshoppers, and beetles; spiders; some wild fruits. |
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 Identification
tips for the Dark-eyed Junco |
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| Chipper
Woods Bird Observatory Detailed photos taken as the birds were banded. Description, nesting behavior, banding recoveries, and conservation status. |
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