Canon EOS 7D Focal Length: 200mm Exp: 1/198 sec. From the Nat.
Geographic Site: Dark-eyed juncos are unique sparrows that nest
on or near the ground in forests. In winter, they typically form
flocks and often associate with other species, including
chipping sparrows, pine and palm warblers (in the southeastern
United States.), and bluebirds. When disturbed the entire flock
suddenly flies up to a tree, usually perching in the open and
calling in aggravation at the intrusion. Polytypic. Length 6.3"
(16 cm). Identification A fairly lean sparrow with a long
notched tail and a small pinkish or horn-colored bill (bicolored
in dorsalis). Two prominent white outer tail feathers in most
subspecies; 3 outermost in the “white-winged.” Most subspecies
have a gray or brown head and breast sharply set off from a
white belly. Otherwise highly variable. Male: typically darker
with sharper markings. Female: typically browner with more
indistinct markings. Juvenile: heavily streaked, often with a
trace of adult pattern