Say Hello to the Junco
Juncos, also known as snowbirds, are readily observed in backyards, city parks, and forests. These little gray birds are so common they can be easily overlooked. But for scientists who study animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology, the junco is a rock star. Part of Ordinary Extraordinary Junco (Intro).
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Runtime: 2 minutes 54 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animal Behavior, Birds, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: Department Of Biology, Indiana University
- Series: Ordinary Extraordinary Junco
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