Relationships of
Vertebrate Animals
to this Plant:
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Corylus americana (American Hazelnut) [Corylaceae]
(observations are from Hamilton and DeGraaf)
Birds
Corvidae: Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay) [feeds on the nuts as a preferred source of food] DGr2002; Odontophoridae: Colinus virginianus (Bobwhite Quail) [feeds on the nuts] DGr2002; Phasianidae: Bonasa umbellus (Ruffed Grouse) [feeds on the nuts & buds & catkins as preferred sources of food] DGr2002, Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey) [feeds on the nuts] DGr2002, Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant) [feeds on the nuts as a preferred source of food] DGr2002; Picidae: Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker) [feeds on the nuts] DGr2002, Picoides villosus (Hairy Woodpecker) [feeds on the nuts as a preferred source of food] DGr2002; Scolopacidae: Scolopax minor (American Woodcock) [uses this shrub for protective cover] DGr2002
Mammals
Cricetidae: Peromyscus leucopus (White-footed Mouse) [eats nuts of this shrub] Hm1941, Peromyscus maniculatus (Deer Mouse) [eats nuts of this shrub] Hm1941