adult, Oregon race (California, USA; 2007-01-28)


Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis

Native Range: North America

Notes: shows striking geograhic variation in plumage, with several distinct 'races' or populations being recognized.


adult male, Oregon race; black hood (California, USA; 2006-12-29)

female, Oregon race; gray hood, pinkish bill (Oregon, USA; 2010-11-24)

female; white outer tail feathers seen in flight (California, USA; 2006-12-22)

gray-headed race; charcoal gray, rufous back (Colorado, USA; 2009-02-04)

gray-headed race; black lores (Colorado, USA; 2009-02-04)

male, pink-sided race; pink sides (California, USA; 2011-02-23)

male, pink-sided race; black lores (California, USA; 2011-02-23)

adult, slate-colored race; white belly (Ohio, USA; 2010-02-11)

adult, posing for portrait (California, USA; 2007-12-04)
adult molting into its white outer tail feathers (California, USA; 2011-11-21)
adult posing (California, USA; 2011-11-21)