dark-eyed junco
Definition
- Noun:
- A common North American junco having grey plumage and eyes with dark brown irises: The "dark-eyed junco" is a small, common songbird species found across North America, characterized by its predominantly grey feathers and distinctive dark brown or black irises that contrast with its eyes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a dark-eyed junco foraging for seeds under the bird feeder.
- The dark-eyed junco is often called a "snowbird" because its arrival in many areas coincides with the onset of winter.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject in ornithology and birdwatching: The term is used precisely to identify this specific species () within scientific and birding communities.
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of the dark-eyed junco.
Variants and Related Words
- Junco (n): The genus name for a group of small, greyish American sparrows, which includes the dark-eyed junco.
- Several junco species can be found in the mountains.
- Snowbird (n): A common nickname for the dark-eyed junco.
- The snowbirds have returned to our backyard for the season.
Synonyms
- Slate-colored junco: A former common name for one of the plumage variations now grouped under "dark-eyed junco."
- Common junco: An informal name referencing its widespread presence.
Related Phrases
- A flock of juncos: A standard collective noun for a group of these birds.
- A flock of juncos descended on the garden.
Noun
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common North American junco having grey plumage and eyes with dark brown irises
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