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Definition of dark-eyed junco
dark-eyed junco
Plural:dark-eyed juncos
• noun
1
North American A highly variable, small North American sparrow (Junco hyemalis) typically characterized by a dark gray or brownish hood, a white belly, and distinctive white outer tail feathers that flash during flight.
Example
"After the first winter storm, a large flock of dark-eyed juncos gathered beneath the bird feeder to forage for fallen seeds."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dark-eyed junco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dark--eyed-junco