Other Wildlife in Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... Birds,
except for a few species, often remain hidden in thick forest
where they are more often heard than seen by the casual visitor.
The park supports about 200 species of birds, including about
70-80 which are present during the winter. Elevation affects
birdlife, creating a situation in which one can expect to find
birds in the high country which are typical of northern New
England. Some birds migrate down the mountains during the winter
to escape severe conditions on the high ridges. Dark-eyed juncos
are an example. Species you are likely to notice are... Dark-
eyed Junco. These are the small, gray birds with white outer
tail feathers (noticeable in flight) that frequent the parking
lots at Newfound Gap and Clingmans Dome. Crow and Raven. Both of
these species are black. The much-larger raven is rarely seen
outside wilderness areas in the East. Crows "caw" but ravens
"croak". You are not likely to see ravens unless you are in the
high country. Ruffe