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暗眼灯草鹀
Dark-eyed Junco
3/2/2026
Backyard
Recorded at 120 frames/second
The following description is provided by gemini:
This is a Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis).
Specifically, this is the "Slate-colored" variety, which is very common across the eastern and northern parts of North America. They are often nicknamed "snowbirds" because they tend to appear in suburban backyards just as the winter weather turns cold.
Key Identifying Features:
Coloration: They have a very distinct "hooded" look with dark gray (slate) feathers on their head, back, and wings, which contrasts sharply with a crisp white belly.
The Bill: Note that small, stout, pinkish-white bill—it’s perfectly shaped for cracking small seeds.
Tail Flash: If you see it fly, you’ll likely notice bright white outer tail feathers that "flash" when they take off.
Fun Fact:
Juncos are "ground feeders." While other birds might hover at your hanging bird feeder, juncos prefer to hop around on the ground (or on the snow, as seen in your photo) to glean seeds that have fallen from above.
以下描述由deepseek翻译：
这是一只暗眼灯草鹀（Junco hyemalis）。
具体来说，这是“暗灰色”变种，在北美东部和北部非常常见。它们常被昵称为“雪鸟”，因为它们往往在冬季天气转冷时出现在郊区的后院里。
关键识别特征：
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羽毛颜色：它们有着非常独特的“戴头巾”外观，头部、背部和翅膀覆盖着深灰色（板岩色）的羽毛，与洁白的腹部形成鲜明对比。
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喙：注意那短小而粗壮的粉白色喙——这种形状完美适应了咬碎小种子的需求。
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尾羽：如果你看到它飞起来，很可能会注意到它起飞时会“闪现”出明亮的白色外侧尾羽。
趣味小知识：
灯草鹀是“地面觅食者”。当其他鸟类可能在您的悬挂式喂食器上盘旋时，灯草鹀更喜欢在地面（或在雪地上，正如您照片中所见）蹦蹦跳跳，捡拾从上方掉落的种子。
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