Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Class

Aves

Order

passeriformes

Family

Passerellidae

Genus

junco

The Dark-eyed Juncos vary in their coloration based on location. Overall, their underside is lighter than their back and head while the colors range from a dark grey, slate-grey, and rusted-brown with a black head. They forage the ground of forest for seeds to eat and nest on the ground.

VESR falls within the breeding zone of the Dark-eye Junco.

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