Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
The Dark-eyed Junco is a highly variable species that can be grouped into 5 main sub-types, two of which (Slate-coloured Junco & Oregon Junco) are illustrated below.
Slate-colored Junco (Junco hyemalis hyemalis group)
Male "Slate-colored" Junco (J. h. hyemalis group) - Maryland, USA - January 2000
There are 3 subspecies that make up the Slate-coloured Junco group and it is the most common form, especially in eastern North America.
Male - Maryland, USA - January 2000
Female - Maryland, USA - January 2000
The above photos were from the first roll of film I took after buying my 600mm f4 lens!
Oregon Junco (Junco hyemalis oreganus group)
The Oregon Junco group is the west coast form of Dark-eyed Junco and consists of 7 subspecies.
Male - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011
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