Relationships of
Vertebrate Animals
to this Plant:
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Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) [Poaceae]
(observations are from Schwartz, Meanley, and Havera; this scientific name sometimes refers to Echinochloa muricata)
Birds
Anatidae: Aix sponsa (Wood Duck) [feeds on seeds in Illinois] Hv1999, Anas acuta (Northern Pintail) [feeds on seeds in Illinois] Hv1999, Anas crecca carolinensis (Green-winged Teal) [feeds on seeds in Illinois] Hv1999, Anas discors (Blue-winged Teal) [feeds on seeds in Illinois] Hv1999, Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard) [feeds on seeds in Illinois] Hv1999, Anas strepera (Gadwall) [feeds on seeds in Illinois] Hv1999, Aythya americana (Redhead) [feeds on seeds in Illinois] Hv1999, Branta canadensis (Canada Goose) [feeds on foliage and/or seeds in Illinois] Hv1999; Phasianidae: Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey) [the seeds have average importance in the diet in Arkansas during the fall] Mn1956, Tympanuchus cupido (Greater Prairie Chicken) [seeds eaten during fall for 1 month] Swz1945