Dark-eyed Junco
© Gary Mueller
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What they eat: Dark-eyed Juncos are primarily seed-eaters, and at feeders they seem to prefer millet over sunflower seeds. These birds visit mostly platform and ground feeders. |
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Where they live: These birds prefer to live in forests, but they can also be found in woodlands, parks, and gardens. Juncos occur across the continent, from northern Alaska to northern Mexico. |
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Did you know? Juncos are the "snowbirds" of the middle latitudes. Over most of the eastern United States, they appear as winter sets in and then retreat northward each spring. |
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How they sound: Juncos have a high, short chip note that they often give in rapid succession when they fly and more slowly as they forage. |
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