Oregon or Slate-colored Junco? (1 Viewer)

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sirijay

Well-known member

• Apr 15, 2011

• #1

I took this photo last week in eastern Michigan. The rust color on the back makes me think its the Oregon subspecies. According to Sibley, that would be a rare sighting - so, I don't trust myself. Help with ID.

 

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cgswss

Member

• Apr 15, 2011

• #2

I don't know about it being rare- I have a couple of these guys around my feeder every morning and every night. I assumed they were dark eyed Junco. Some have the sorta olive coloring on the back others it looks more brown

 

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Jim M.

Member since 2007

Supporter

• Apr 15, 2011

• #3

Hi,

It's a female Dark-eyed Junco of the Slate-colored variety. They can have a brownish back. Oregon shows a distinct hood.

Best,
Jim

 

Scrogdog

Well-known member

• Apr 15, 2011

• #4

Agree with others. Slate-colored Dark Eyed Junco.

 

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sirijay

Well-known member

• Apr 15, 2011

• #5

Thanks much. I was thrown by the rust on the back.

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• Apr 15, 2011

• #6

Oregon has a very black head and a very brown body. It's very obvious. If there's any doubt as to whether it's an Oregon, then it's not one.

 

Peter C.

...just zis guy, you know?

• Apr 16, 2011

• #7

Jeff hopkins said:

Oregon has a very black head and a very brown body. It's very obvious. If there's any doubt as to whether it's an Oregon, then it's not one.

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Well put. :t: