How to attract Dark-eyed Junco

BE AWARE THAT HABITAT TYPE MORE THAN ANY OTHER FACTOR, WILL IN MOST CASES, DICTATE THE SPECIES OF BIRD THAT VISIT YOUR PROPERTY.

How to Attract Dark Eyed Junco

A very common winter feeder bird in the United States, the Dark-Eyed Junco is one of the easiest birds to attract during that time of year. The Slate Colored Junco has dark gray upperparts and a white belly (note: females may have brownish tint). Dark Eyed Junco favor millet but will eat a great variety of seed if provided on a platform feeder or on the ground. A steady supply of seed plus a shrubby environment or brush pile for shelter will encourage the Dark-Eyed Junco to stick around through winter. This bird will also make use of a birdbath if provided.

Top Ways to Attract Dark-Eyed Junco

• Millet
• Birdbath
• New England Aster
• Ground Feeder
• Cracked Corn

Trees & Shrubs that Attract Dark-Eyed Junco

• American Sycamore (Seeds)
• Birch (Seeds)
• Eastern Hemlock (Seeds)
• Eastern White Pine (Seeds)

Flowers & Vines that Attract Dark-Eyed Junco

• Blazing Star (Seeds)
• Goldenrod (Seeds)
• Joe Pye Weed (Seeds)
• New England Aster (Seeds)
• Purple Coneflower (Seeds)    

Attracting Dark-Eyed Junco with a Bird Feeder

• Feeder Type:
• Ground
• Hopper
• Platform
• Feed:
• Millet
• Nyjer Seed

Dark Eyed Junco Information

Dark Eyed Junco Identification:

• Small-sized bird
• Male: dark-gray upperparts, white belly, pink beak
• Female: brown-gray upperparts, white belly, pink beak

Dark Eyed Junco Habitat:

• Backyards
• Open Woodlands
• Fields

Dark Eyed Junco Eating Habits:

• Mainly seed from wild and bird feeder sources
• Some insects (while breeding)

Dark Eyed Junco Nesting:

• On or low to the ground
• Brushy areas