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Feeder birds
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
The dark-eyed junco is a species of junco, a group of small, grayish New World sparrows. The species is common across much of temperate North America and in summer it ranges far into the Arctic.
Gray or brown sparrow with a pale bill and white outer tail feathers that flash in flight.
- Scientific name
- Junco hyemalis
- Group
- Feeder birds
- Main color
- Gray
- Conservation (IUCN)
- Least concern
Size and shape
The dark-eyed junco is 13 to 17.5 cm (5.1 to 6.9 in) long and has a wingspan of 18 to 25 cm (7.1 to 9.8 in).
Diet
These birds forage on the ground.
Range and habitat
The dark-eyed junco's breeding habitat is coniferous or mixed forest areas throughout North America.
Voice
The song is a trill similar to the chipping sparrow's (Spizella passerina), except that the red-backed dark-eyed junco's (see above) song is more complex, similar to that of the yellow-eyed junco (Junco phaeonotus).
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Dark-eyed Junco FAQ
How big is the Dark-eyed Junco?
The dark-eyed junco is 13 to 17.5 cm (5.1 to 6.9 in) long and has a wingspan of 18 to 25 cm (7.1 to 9.8 in).
What does the Dark-eyed Junco eat?
These birds forage on the ground.
How do I identify a Dark-eyed Junco?
Gray or brown sparrow with a pale bill and white outer tail feathers that flash in flight.
Where does the Dark-eyed Junco live?
The dark-eyed junco's breeding habitat is coniferous or mixed forest areas throughout North America.
Is the Dark-eyed Junco endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List rates the Dark-eyed Junco as least concern (status read from Wikidata).
Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the Dark-eyed Junco (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.