Dark Eyed Junco Junco hyemalis
Identification
This bird has slate gray plumage and white outer tail feathers. It is common in winter.
Location
Common winter visitor
Size
0.7 ounces
Diet
It feeds on seeds and insects.
Habitat
It occurs in forests and suburbs during winter.
Activity Period
October to April
Behavior
It forms flocks and forages on the ground. It is active in cool months.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in northern regions.
Population
The population is stable.
History
It has long wintered in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It often visits feeders.
Facts
It is sometimes called the snowbird.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Seeds insects | Forests suburbs fields | Statewide