I suspect the great naturalist and pioneer ornithologist was optimistic in his estimation of junco familiarity. His “snow-bird” is now formally known as the dark-eyed junco, and back in Audubon’s time ...

At first glance, dark-eyed juncos and chickadees can look quite similar. They’re around the same size and shape, their plumage includes shades of gray and white, and you might find both of them around ...