Dark-Eyed Junco

Appearance:

Length: 5.5-6.3 in
Weight: 0.6–1.1 oz
Wingspan: 7.1–9.8 in

Juncos vary in appearance across the country, however in Alabama they are primarily dark gray or brown birds brightened up by a pink bill and white outer tail feathers that periodically flash open, particularly in flight.

Habitat:

Dark-eyed Junco’s breed in coniferous or mixed-coniferous forests across Canada, the western U.S., and in the Appalachians. They can be found in open woodlands and brushy and grassy areas throughout most of the year.

Behavior:

Common in winter, spring, and fall, and occasional in summer in inland regions. In Gulf Coast region, uncommon in winter and rare in spring and fall.