\nIn my post on June 3,<\/a> I mention noticing a junco lacking noticeable tail feathers. Said bird was with another, apparently similarly able. To be specific, both were Oregon dark-eyed juncos.<\/p>\n I was concerned about the junco lacking tail feathers. Happily, it seems, they do grow back.<\/p>\n \nI saw who I assume is the same junco yesterday, with what seemed to be short tail feathers: apparently they are growing back. Bird-wise, the junco was alone this time, but visited me in the yard, following me from trees as I did my yard chores. The bird seemed maneuverable enough, darting here and there.<\/p>\n \nSo, I guess a bird can survive – thrive even, it appears – missing its tail feathers. I still hope said bird will have replaced the lost ones by summer’s end. At the same time, Oregon dark-eyed juncos are permanent residents here, so perhaps it doesn’t make much difference.<\/p>\n \nSource:<\/p>\n allaboutbirds.org<\/a><\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC. \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about birds: the tutor continues about a junco he saw about a month ago. In my post on June 3, I mention noticing a junco lacking noticeable tail feathers. Said bird was with another, apparently similarly able. To be …<\/p>\n