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July 18, 2013

Say Hello to the Junco

Say Hello to the Junco

Juncos! Readily observed in backyards, city parks and forests alike, these little gray birds--sometimes called "Snowbirds"--can be easily overlooked. But for scientists who study animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology, the Junco is a rockstar.

Credit: Indiana University


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