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Viburnum acerifolium (Maple-leaved Viburnum) [Caprifoliaceae] (observations are from Hamilton, Bennetts, DeGraaf, and Beal) Birds Bombycillidae: Bombycilla cedrorum (Cedar Waxwing) [feeds on fruits] DGr2002; Fringillidae: Haemorhous purpureus (Purple Finch) [feeds on fruits] DGr2002; Odontophoridae: Colinus virginianus (Bobwhite Quail) [feeds on fruits & this shrub provides protective cover] DGr2002; Phasianidae: Bonasa umbellus (Ruffed Grouse) [feeds on fruits in Wisconsin & Ontario during fall & winter, feeds on fruits & this shrub provides protective cover] Bnn1900 DGr2002; Picidae: Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker) [feeds on fruits] DGr2002; Turdidae: Catharus guttatus (Hermit Thrush) [feeds on fruits & this shrub provides protective cover] DGr2002, Catharus minimus (Grey-cheeked Thrush) [feeds on fruits & this shrub provides protective cover, 0.9% of bird stomachs contained fruits from this shrub] DGr2002 Be1915b, Catharus ustulatus (Swainson's Thrush) [feeds on fruits & this shrub provides protective cover, 0.25% of bird stomachs contained fruits from this shrub] DGr2002 Be1915b, Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird) [feeds on fruits] DGr2002, Turdus migratorius (American Robin) [feeds on fruits] DGr2002 Mammals Cricetidae: Peromyscus leucopus (White-footed Mouse) [eats fruits and/or seeds] Hm1941, Peromyscus maniculatus (Deer Mouse) [eats fruits and/or seeds] Hm1941 |
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