Dark-eyed juncos are unique sparrows that nest on or near the ground in forests. In winter, they typically form flocks and often associate with other species, including chipping sparrows ...

The dark-eyed junco has been chosen as Kitchener's bird. The results of Bird Friendly Kitchener's vote to find a bird to represent the city was announced Monday on CBC K-W's The Morning Edition ...

"Kitchener was feeling like a cute underrated Sparrow," Bird Friendly Kitchener group member Meredith Blunt said. "I think because the juncos are really lovely birds that spend their winters with us.