Sherry8
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject: Dark eyed Junco |
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Dark-Eyed Junco
Scientific Name: Junco hyemalis.
Family: Finch.
Length: 6-1/4 inches.
Wingspan: 9-1/4 inches.
Distinctive Markings: Coloration varies regionally. Common characteristics are dark eyes, white-edged tails and black, brown or gray hoods.
Nest: Cup-shaped, nests on ground. Lays 4 to 6 eggs.
Song: Trills vary in pitch and tempo, from dry notes to tingling sounds.
Habitat: Near feeders, forests and bogs.
Diet: Seeds, nuts and grains in winter; insects, berries and grass seeds in summer.
Backyard Favorites: Birdseed and cracked corn scattered on ground.
Source:
http://www.birdsandblooms.com/Article.aspx?ContentID=38419&r_d=y
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toni
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think I have ever seen one down here even tho all of Texas is part of their winter range. They certainly are cute little things.
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CritterPainter
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, I think I just had lunch with that guys cousin! Juncos hang out at my feeders all winter, sometimes they are the only bit of cheer in an icky winter.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:33 am Post subject: |
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It's a neat, little bird. We've got green finch, and that's about it.
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tschnath
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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We've got tons of those little juncos here during the winter. I love to see them gathered around the bottom of the feeders. I've never gotten any good pics though. The second I open my door they all fly off. Thanks for sharing.
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glendann
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thats a very cute little bird.I don't think I've ever seen one here either toni.
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