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Guadalupe Junco
Junco insularis
Guadalupe Junco (Junco insularis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Guadalupe Junco (Junco insularis) is a member of the Passerellidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 21.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Passerellidae New World Sparrows
- Genus Junco
- Species insularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 21.9 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Passerellidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Guadalupe Junco is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Guadalupe Junco is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Guadalupe Junco (Junco insularis) is a member of the Passerellidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Guadalupe I. (off nw Mexico).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 21.9 g, with a wing length of about 6.7 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 42 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Guadalupe Junco?
The Guadalupe Junco is a small bird that weighs around 21.9 g.
Where does the Guadalupe Junco live?
The Guadalupe Junco is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Guadalupe I. (off nw Mexico), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Guadalupe Junco belong to?
The Guadalupe Junco (Junco insularis) belongs to the Passerellidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Guadalupe Junco eat?
The Guadalupe Junco is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Guadalupe Junco migrate?
The Guadalupe Junco is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Guadalupe Junco endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Guadalupe Junco's range?
The Guadalupe Junco has a mapped global range of about 42 km².
Conservation
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