It turns out that the Dark-eyed Junco, one of the most common birds at winter feeders, is providing a clear picture of that process. First, a quick review of what defines a species: Biologically ...

The dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is about as glamorous as an old toaster, but for all its ordinariness, it’s Washington’s most reliable backyard bird. How vacant would our winters be ...

Winter is an exciting time for birdwatchers because it's the season when dark-eyed junco birds can be spotted. These ...

Why? Primarily the departure of some of my favorite winter birds, like the junco. Not only do I like their antics, but also their behaviors. Let’s take a closer look at the juncos. The dark-eyed junco ...

I suspect the great naturalist and pioneer ornithologist was optimistic in his estimation of junco familiarity. His “snow-bird” is now formally known as the dark-eyed junco, and back in ...

The month-long bird election saw 1,265 people vote for four feathered candidates including the Killdeer, Merlin, chimney swift and dark-eyed junco. The vote results were: Dark-eyed junco with 45 ...

The dark-eyed junco has been chosen as Kitchener's bird. The results of Bird Friendly Kitchener's vote to find a bird to represent the city was announced Monday on CBC K-W's The Morning Edition ...

The dark-eyed junco has been chosen as Kitchener's bird. The results of Bird Friendly Kitchener's vote to find a bird to represent the city was announced Monday on CBC K-W's The Morning Edition with ...