Dark -Eyed Junco

These little beauties are only around late fall through the winter in Missouri. They are found through out the state and is one of the most common birds during the winter to be seen. They are flock birds so you will see them in small flocks feeding on the ground. I have seen them feeding in my flat feeder at times, but for the most part they will feed underneath the feeders.

The male round dark eyed with slate grey-to charcoal chest head and back. White belly, pink bill. Since the outermost tail feathers are white, tail appears as a white V in flight. Female is same as male, only tan to brown color.>

Today is snowing in St. Louis Mo, so I've got some good contrast pictures of the male against the snow. My other pictures I captured have been on the brown dead grass, which makes the little fellows blend into their surroundings. The Juncos love my ornamental Japanese Maple and will stay underneath the long branches and come out to feed when they feel safe, and then hurry back underneath the tree. They are a lot of fun to watch very active and busy eating then flying to safety.

This is the Female Dark-Eyed Junco

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source Birds of Missouri Field Guide by Stan Tekiela>