ScienceAugust 29, 2026

juncos

JUNG-kohz

Definition

Small, sparrow-like songbirds of the genus Junco, often studied in urban settings due to their adaptability to human-altered environments.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'juncus', meaning 'rush' or 'reed', as these birds were historically associated with marshy or reedy habitats.

In the news

The article mentions dark-eyed juncos at the UCLA campus to illustrate how different bird species responded to reduced human activity during the pandemic.

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