Northern Illinois | 2/10/2021 11:56 am CST | Light Snow 11°F Light Winds
In Search of Snowbirds | Dark-eyed Junco Close-up This Dark-eyed Junco was all puffed out weathering the cold after eating some seeds from a nearby feeder. They are not flashy like the cardinals or blue jays, but their hold a certain quiet beauty.
The Back Story Again, keeping a camera handy helps improve chances of capturing a quick simple click. This simple click was easy while eating lunch.
Quick Facts…
| Dark-eyed Junco … Slate gray with with belly. | |
| Habitat | Conifer & mixed woods. Open woods, undergrowth, brush, woodland edges, thickets, etc. |
| Range | Common in Winter in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Almost always on ground & well hidden under overhanging grass, under log, rock, etc. |
| Diet | Mostly seeds in the winter and insects in the summer. Frequents bird feeders in winter. |
| Behavior | Forages mostly on the ground. Comes to bird feeders, but forages on the ground under feeder. |
| Size | Length: 5.5-6.3 in | Weight: 0.6-1.1 oz | Wingspan: 7.1-9.8 in |
