[nealdoan]

I have lots of Dark-eyed Juncos in the back yard, but most are the Oregon variety. I took this photo this morning and wondered if it might be a Slate Coloured variety? Perhaps someone could let me know. Cheers and Happy New Year all..

Junco by Neal, on Flickr

[FYLegend]

Probably an intergrade or intermediate form between them, sometimes considered a distinct subspecies called the Cassiar Junco. One of them appeared at the feeder next door a few weeks ago, it looked a lot like a Slaty but had some brownish patches on the back.

[birdergirl]

Hi Neal,

this is a female Oregon Dark-eyed Junco. Note the retained colour on the flanks, also female Oregons are generally paler overall.

Cheers,
Mel

[nealdoan]

Thank you both for the help,. Cheers.