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Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

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Order
Passeriformes
Family
Emberizidae
Genus
Junco
Species
hyemalis
Regional

This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Huntsville, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

Happy Jack, Arizona

Logan Lake, British Columbia

Canoga Park, California

Klamath River, California

Oakland, California

Solvang, California

Sandy Hook, Connecticut

Byron, Georgia

Canton, Georgia

Montpelier, Idaho

Algonquin, Illinois

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Madison, Illinois

Rock Falls, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois

Coatesville, Indiana

Corunna, Indiana

Yale, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Benton, Kentucky

Calvert City, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Irvine, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana

Clinton, Maryland

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland

Halifax, Massachusetts

Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Hamel, Minnesota

Le Center, Minnesota

Golden, Mississippi

Brunswick, Missouri

Cole Camp, Missouri

Conway, Missouri

Dixon, Missouri

Elsberry, Missouri

Galena, Missouri

Independence, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Robert, Missouri

Steelville, Missouri

Seeley Lake, Montana

Whitefish, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Brookline, New Hampshire

Beachwood, New Jersey

Marlton, New Jersey

Toms River, New Jersey

Woodstown, New Jersey

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Hamburg, New York

Himrod, New York

South Richmond Hill, New York

White Plains, New York

Cary, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina

Graham, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

Corning, Ohio

Dalton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Guysville, Ohio

Haskins, Ohio

Lebanon, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clarksville, Tennessee

Finger, Tennessee

Fabens, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Essex Junction, Vermont

Hurt, Virginia

Locust Dale, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Walkerton, Virginia

Lakewood, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Shelton, Washington

Skokomish, Washington

Racine, Wisconsin

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TFuss

Drumright, OK | February 2021 | Neutral
I have several pair of Dark-Eyed Juncos this winter. They come into my feeders from the trees and brush along my creek in Drumright, Oklahoma..
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AmyInNH

Brookline, NH | August 2019 | Positive
I've not looked into if these are migratory, but I only notice them here in the winter. Twice now, they've hung on the screens during a winter storm, and if I open the door to see if a cat's out there bother them *they've* *flown* *into* *the* *house*, and stayed for the night, settling in on house plants. I wake up to hear them crashing into the glass ornaments around the windows, trying to get out, early a.m.
Curious and inquisitive little guys.
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ignatz713

White Plains, NY | May 2017 | Positive
Lovely, delicate little bird, new to me this year in Westchester, NY, but apparently here for a few years according to bird watching friends.

Only in this area for a few months, be sure to look for it. They swarm on food if you lay it out for them (squirrels took over all my bird feeders) and then flit off, the whites under their tails a sure identifier.

I hope to see them again next year, they make a nice addition to the 'usual suspects' and the more recent addition of the chickadee.

Welcome, Dark-eyed Junkos and to Google for allowing me to identify this bird by a vague description! My bird watching friend confirmed I was correct.
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hmm214

Racine, WI | April 2012 | Positive
I usually enjoy juncos in my yard all winter and always look forward to seeing them. They are always ground feeders here, unless deep snow drives them to the feeders. But I didn't have a single one during this entire very mild winter until the end of March, when they were here for a couple of weeks.
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hydey6

Corunna, IN | January 2012 | Positive
This is the first year I've ever seen these little birds and it took awhile for me to find out what they were. I discovered them hopping around on my patio picking at the seeds in the flower beds this winter. They keep flying into the screen on my kitchen window which scares me because I'm afraid they'll be hurt. But they just bounce back up and fly off. They hang around the front porch also. I haven't seen them eating at any of the feeders yet and there is at least a dozen of them. There are adorable to watch!
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twiddledee

Dixon, MO | March 2010 | Positive
We love watching this energetic little bird! We have many Slate-colored Juncos, but recently two Oregon Juncos have joined the group. They are beautiful! We had never seen this colored Junco before. They showed up on March 10, 2010. A cute experience: A single snowbird will come to our window (where we sit and watch them) and hop around on the oil tank beneath the window. He comes close and appears to be looking in at us! We don't know if it's the same bird, but this happens almost every day throughout the winter and early spring. We like to think it's the same little fella, and named him "Telly".... because he "tells" us "thank you" for the food or that the supply is getting low.... :)
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mcash70

Logan Lake, BC (Zone 3a) | March 2010 | Positive
I love these sweet friendly little birds. I have them at my feeders year round, and when DH and I go camping seems it doesn't matter where, we usually have a few around the campsite.
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maccionoadha

Halifax, MA (Zone 6a) | December 2009 | Positive
Generally these sparrow-sized birds are slate-gray above and white below, especially on the eastern half of the country; though some have buff coloration on their flanks. The 'Oregon Junco" has a black hood with rust colored/rufous back. The Black Hills variety has white wing bars and a bit more white on their tail.
I saw a "Oregon Junco" in my back yard during this past snow storm. The first time I have ever seen one here. It was thrilling.
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REBLOOMER

Cary, NC (Zone 7b) | February 2009 | Positive
They hang out on the feeders on my deck. When we had several inches of snow a few weeks ago that covered the feeders, these birds knew how to find it, by digging and scratching for it. Guess that's why they're called "SnowBirds".
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shortafoot

Dalton, OH | February 2009 | Positive
I've noticed that these little fellows like the thistle on the ground under my Finch feeders and have seen them snitch peanut butter from my pine cones also. Love them! They're fun to watch.
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SusanLouise

Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | January 2009 | Positive
I love these cute little birds...and they are a hoot to watch them hopping backwards as they scratch the ground looking for food. They also have a pleasant/happy chirp that's a joy to listen to...
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burn_2007

Grand-Falls, NB (Zone 4a) | December 2008 | Positive
I see them, in my yard in late fall through early spring. They are mostly ground feeder, but will use feeders sometimes. Their favorite food is millet, but have seen them eat sunflower seeds also.
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