Dark-eyed Juncos!

In Colorado we get quite a diversity of Junco races: Oregon, Pink-sided, Slate-coloured, Gray-headed and White-winged (no Guadalupe or Red-backed to my knowledge).


The first three photos are of birds (two Pink-sided, an Oregon with grass in its beak, and a Slate) seen in a mixed flock containing 4 races (no White-winged juncos). Valco Ponds, Pueblo, CO - 12/28/05.





Note that the "moustache" on the bird below is just something in its beak.


Next, a Gray-headed bird (you can barely make out the roufous back in the shadows) seen in Beulah, CO at the Pueblo Mountain Park - Jan 18, 2006.



Lastly, a White-winged junco seen near the Gray-headed junco above. Note that the bird seemed slightly larger than the other races of junco it was with. Beaulah, CO - Jan 18, 2006.



A photo of a junco seen in Pueblo, CO a few years back.




All Photos (C) 2005 Paul Hurtado
(Just let me know if you use them!)