The one we see in the Imperial Valley is the Western "Oregon" variety as it ranges south of the border for the winter.
It is normally seen on the ground feeding busily under bushes.
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There are five types of Dark-Eyed
Juncos that were once considered four separate species. They have now been
lumped together as one species by the ABA and AOU.
The one we see in the Imperial Valley is the Western "Oregon" variety as it ranges south of the border for the winter. It is normally seen on the ground feeding busily under bushes. |
If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Dark-Eyed Junco
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
Juncos - All five types of Dark-Eyed Junco are beautifully illustrated with field notes on the "Great Backyard Bird Count: Identification Guide" Web site at www.birdsource.org.
The following "WAV" format sound files are copyright protected by Doug Van Gausig of Sedona, Arizona, as part of the "Sounds of Nature" Web site:
- http://www.naturesongs.com/deju3.wav - "Gray Headed" Dark-Eyed Junco call
This site is maintained by:
Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us