[Who’s That Bird?] Guess the bird with these 3 clues!

Clue #1: This bird nests on the ground, eats seeds and bugs, and hops to and fro.

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Test Your Bird ID Skills!

With winter coming soon, allow us to warm up your inbox with another hot round of "Who's That Bird?" Using the silhouetted bird image above and the three hints below, can you tell us who this bird is? Clue #1: This bird nests on the ground, eats seeds and bugs, and hops to and fro. Clue #2: This bird tends to forage in flocks and has a pecking order within those flocks. Clue #3: This bird is probably near you right now. As winter arrives, flocks of these lively little birds suddenly appear across much of the U.S., earning them the nickname "snowbird." This mystery bird also comes in a dazzling array of colors that varies geographically. Think you figured it out? Read on to reveal the answer and learn more about this mystery bird.

Who's That Bird?

Bonus Clue: This bird's four-letter banding code, or nicknames researchers use as shorthand for species' names, is "DEJU."

Photo: N. Lewis/NPS

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