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Dark-eyed Junco in Arizona

Junco hyemalis — Passerellidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
10Active months
101,248Observations

About Dark-eyed Junco in Arizona

Dark-eyed Junco is a North American backyard bird.

In Arizona, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Dark-eyed Junco in Arizona

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyPasserellidae
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Best Time to See Dark-eyed Junco in Arizona

January
Peak
February
Peak
March
Peak
April
Active
May
Active
June
Peak
July
Active
August
Active
September
Active
October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Peak

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Dark-eyed Junco in Arizona: Quick Facts

The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a common bird in Arizona. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, knowing the seasonal patterns of Dark-eyed Junco can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Arizona using the related birds section.