14K views · 721 reactions | After months of recovery, this Dark-eyed Junco is ready to conquer the skies once more! Thanks to your support, we're sending this remarkable bird back to the wild. Did you know the Dark-eyed Junco is one of the most common birds in North America? They can be found across the continent, from Alaska to Mexico, from California to New York! #BackToNature #ReleaseDay #AnimalRescue | Alaska Raptor Center | Facebook

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Baby season is upon us! Meet Juno, a Dark-eyed Junco found here in Sitka, Alaska, after falling out of an nest that could not be located. Juno will stay here at our Center until her flight feathers have fully grown in. 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. | Alaska Raptor Center

4K views · 32 reactions | Spotted this Dark-eyed Junco today – a sure sign of the season changing! These sparrows are a common sight in Michigan during fall and winter, often foraging on the ground for seeds. Interesting Fact: Dark-eyed Juncos can survive sub-zero temperatures by fluffing up their feathers to trap heat. ️ #DarkEyedJunco #BirdWatching #MichiganNature #Snowbird | All About • Michigan | Facebook

🐦✨ Bird of the Month: The Dark-Eyed Junco! ✨🐦 Meet one of winter’s most beloved little visitors — the Dark-Eyed Junco, also known as the “snowbird.” ❄️ These cheerful gray-and-white songbirds love to hop around in the snow, bringing life and movement to your winter backyard! 🌿 Fun Facts: • Juncos prefer open spaces and love feeding on the ground. • They travel in friendly flocks during the colder months. • Their soft “chip-chip” calls are a sure sign that winter is here! 🪶 Feeding Tip: Attra

The Dark-eyed Junco, nicknamed the "snowbird," is a common, small sparrow-like bird that brightens Midwest winters with its slate-gray, white-bellied, and pink-billed appearance (males darker than females) These active, ground-feeding birds flock to woodlands, shrubby areas, and backyard feeders for seeds from October to April, often joining other sparrows, and are a familiar, abundant sight that signals the colder months. #winterbirds #Juncos 🌃⛄️❄️ 🐦‍⬛ | Steve McFate