South · Mississippi Flyway

Dark-eyed Junco in Louisiana

Junco hyemalisTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Dark-eyed Junco in Louisiana

Dark-eyed Junco is a North American backyard bird.

In Louisiana, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Dark-eyed Junco in Louisiana

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

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Dark-eyed Junco in Louisiana

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

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Dark-eyed Junco in Louisiana: Quick Facts

The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is an uncommon bird in Louisiana. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the South region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Louisiana are April, May, September, October. For birders in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana, knowing the seasonal patterns of Dark-eyed Junco can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

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