Are Dark Eyed Juncos Rare?
The Dark-Eyed Junco Is One of the Most Common Birds in North America and Can Be Found Across the Continent, from Alaska to Mexico, from California to New York...
The Dark-eyed Junco is one of the most common birds in North America and can be found across the continent, from Alaska to Mexico, from California to New York. A recent estimate set the junco's total population at approximately 630 million individuals.
How many subspecies of Dark-eyed Junco are there?
There are about 15 different Dark-eyed Junco subspecies in North America, which can be lumped into the six groups described below. Most of these, aside from the red-backed form, are somewhat migratory—so even though they separate out in summer to breed, in winter they commingle.
Where can you find a Dark-eyed Junco?
Dark-eyed Juncos breed in coniferous or mixed-coniferous forests across Canada, the western U.S., and in the Appalachians. During winter you'll find them in open woodlands, fields, parks, roadsides, and backyards.
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