About the Dark-eyed Junco
The dark-eyed junco is a species of junco, a group of small, grayish New World sparrows. The species is common across much of temperate North America and in summer it ranges far into the Arctic. It is a variable species, much like the related fox sparrow, and its systematics are still not completely resolved.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Junco hyemalis |
| Species Codes | daejun, DEJU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-eyed Junco belong to?
The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dark-eyed Junco?
The dark-eyed junco is a species of junco, a group of small, grayish New World sparrows. The species is common across much of temperate North America and in summer it ranges far into the Arctic. It is a variable species, much like the related fox sparrow, and its systematics are still not completely...
Where can I report a Dark-eyed Junco sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-eyed Junco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code daejun, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Sparrows 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Dark-eyed Junco?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!