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Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye) [Hippocastanaceae] (observations are from Veilleux et al. and DeVore et al.) Birds Trochilidae: Archilochus colubris (Ruby-throated Hummingbird) [feeds on nectar from the flowers] Dv2004 Mammals Vespertilionidae: Perimyotis subflavus (Tricolored Bat) [dead or live foliage of this tree was selected 5.4% of the time as a summer roost site by maternal colonies in Indiana & this tree has above-average preference for this purpose] VWV2003 |
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