About the Baird's Junco
Baird's junco is a species of junco, a group of small, grayish New World sparrows. It is endemic to the forests in the higher elevations of the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range of the southern Baja California peninsula in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Junco bairdi |
| Species Codes | yeejun2, BAJU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baird's Junco belong to?
The Baird's Junco (Junco bairdi) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Baird's Junco?
The Baird's Junco is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Baird's Junco?
Baird's junco is a species of junco, a group of small, grayish New World sparrows. It is endemic to the forests in the higher elevations of the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range of the southern Baja California peninsula in Baja California Sur, Mexico....
Where can I report a Baird's Junco sighting?
You can log sightings of Baird's Junco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeejun2, or on iNaturalist.
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