A friend of mine just went to live in Canada for year so I asked her to send me some bird pics to identify, just for fun. I know they're Canadian birds but I thought some people her might like to try to identify them as well, just for something a bit different. I won't tell you what I think this first one is until you've had a few guesses. Enjoy!
This was taken in central Alberta in mid Spring. The birds were in a small group.
I'll forward this link to a Canadian birder friend
Is it a type of bunting or waxbill?
I was thinking Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis).
i agree with akasha dark-eyed junco
Googled it and it seems to fit perfectly with the female slate-coloured junco which I guess is a subspecies or race of the dark-eyed junco variety so I think you're right too.
Taz
Definately Slate-coloured Junco (one of many subspecies).
I should be able to help with any others, having lived in the area for 2 years+.