Juncos are Delightful Backyard Snowbirds

For those who love birdwatching, snowbirds are delightful and energetic forest sparrows called Dark-eyed Juncos that suddenly show up in your backyard when it snows.

At first glance, these small birds might be hard to notice.

But take a second look.

Sights and Sounds of Juncos

Here in the east, juncos are dark gray, with beautiful black eyes and a pink beak.

They have a white or very pale belly, and their long dark tails have a hidden bright white streak on each side, flashed only when they fly.

And depending on the light they can look gray or blue and are quite striking against a backdrop of white snow.

Read more about these beautiful backyard snowbirds here.

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