Grayheaded Junco

		Wildlife of Draper, Utah




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Gray-headed Junco

Junco hyemalis

* A form of the Dark-eyed Junco. The Gray-headed form breeds in the mountains of Utah and Arizona and is a common migrant.

* Prefers forests, open woodlands, and brushy areas.

* Easily identified by russet colored back.

* Scratches in litter with both feet. When disturbed it will fly to the lower branches of trees.

Photo copyright by Robert Shanz

Photo can be viewed at http://www.rshantz.com/Animals/Birds/Juncos/Dark/Gray/20070423Junco01.htm