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Juncos are Delightful Backyard Snowbirds
Dark-eyed Juncos are Fun Snowbirds to Have Around
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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.
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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.
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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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