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March 2, 2007

Friday Feathers

The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a round, dark-eyed bird that has a slate gray-to-charcoal chest, head and back, and a white belly.

Adheres to a rigid social hierarchy, with dominant birds chasing less dominant birds. Usually seen in small flocks on the ground, where it "double-scratches" with both feet simultaneously to expose seeds and insects. Nests in a variety of wooded habitats.

Cindy