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ˈdʒʌŋ koʊjun·co

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. junco, snowbirdnoun

    small North American finch seen chiefly in winter

Wiktionary

  1. junconoun

    Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American finch.

Wikipedia

  1. Junco

    A junco , genus Junco, is a small North American bird in the New World sparrow family Passerellidae. Junco systematics are still confusing after decades of research, with various authors accepting between three and twelve species. Despite having a name that appears to derive from the Spanish term for the plant genus Juncus (rushes), these birds are seldom found among rush plants, which prefer wet ground, while juncos prefer dry soil. Their breeding habitat is coniferous or mixed forest areas throughout North America, ranging from subarctic taiga to high-altitude mountain forests in Mexico and Central America south to Panama. Northern birds usually migrate farther south; southern populations are permanent residents or altitudinal migrants, moving only a short distance downslope to avoid severe winter weather in the mountains. These birds forage on the ground. In winter, they often forage in flocks. They eat mainly insects and seeds. They usually nest in a well-hidden location on the ground or low in a shrub or tree.

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  1. junco

    A junco is a type of small American songbird from the family Passerellidae, known for their distinctive grey or brown plumage. They are typically ground-dwelling birds that are found in forests, fields, and suburban areas, especially during the winter months. Juncos are also known as "snowbirds" due to their tendency to migrate to warmer climates during the winter season. Their diet mainly consists of seeds and insects.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Junconoun

    any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American finches; -- called also snowbird, or blue snowbird

Wikidata

  1. Junco

    A Junco, genus Junco, is a small North American bird. Junco systematics are still confusing after decades of research, with various authors accepting between three and twelve species. Despite having a name that appears to derive from the Spanish term for the plant genus Juncus, these birds are seldom found among rush plants, as these prefer wet ground, while junco like dry soil. Their breeding habitat is coniferous or mixed forest areas throughout North America, ranging from subarctic taiga to high altitude mountain forests in Mexico and Central America south to Panama. Northern birds usually migrate farther south; southern populations are permanent residents or altitudinal migrants, moving only a short distance downslope to avoid severe winter weather in the mountains. These birds forage on the ground. In winter, they often forage in flocks. They eat mainly insects and seeds. They usually nest in a well-hidden location on the ground or low in a shrub or tree.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Junco

    jung′kō, n. a North American snow-bird.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. junco

    See PURRE.

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    Song lyrics by junco -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by junco on the Lyrics.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. JUNCO

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Junco is ranked #23283 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Junco surname appeared 1,094 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Junco.

    78.9% or 864 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    18.3% or 201 total occurrences were White.
    1.2% or 14 total occurrences were Black.
    0.8% or 9 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of junco in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of junco in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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    We continue to execute a global Freedom of Navigation operations program in which US Navy ships safely and professionally challenge excessive maritime claims, including those in the South China Sea. We also conduct routine transits through Taiwan Strait to further demonstrate that Anthony Junco will fly, sail, and operate anywhere that international law allows.

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