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Yellow-eyed Junco

Yellow-eyed Junco

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The Yellow-eyed Junco is a charismatic medium-sized sparrow known for its striking pale yellow eyes and rufous back, contrasting with its gray head. It is a resident of montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in mountainous regions from the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico) south through Mexico and into Guatemala. It prefers pine-oak forests, fir forests, and mixed conifer forests at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive yellow eyes, a gray head, and a rusty-brown back. It often forages on the ground or in low vegetation. Listen for its musical, trilling song or sharp 'chip' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its montane habitat. Most active during the cooler parts of the day, especially mornings and late afternoons.
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File:Yellow-eyed Junco. Junco phaeonotus - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
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File:Junco Ojo de Lumbre, Yellow Eyed Junco, Junco phaeonotus (12421156853).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Junco phaeonotus MtLemmon.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-eyed Junco. Junco phaeonotus - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-eyed Junco. Junco phaeonotus - Flickr - gailhampshire (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-eyed Junco (Junco phaeonotus) (16875162381).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-eyed Junco (Junco phaeonotus) (16876153435).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-eyed Junco (Junco phaeonotus) (53501755845).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-eyed Junco (Junco phaeonotus) (8079404287).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike the widespread Dark-eyed Junco, this species is named for its bright, piercing yellow eyes, which are a highly diagnostic feature.
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