Birds Feeding on the Seeds
or Buds of Alders 
(Alnus spp.)

Insect & Family Names
(Scientific & Common)

Anas americana *
(American Wigeon)

Anas crecca carolinensis *
(Green-winged Teal)

Anas platyrhynchos *
(Mallard)

Pheucticus ludovicianus *
(Rose-breasted Grosbeak)

Zenaida macroura *
(Mourning Dove)

Spizelloides arborea *
(American Tree Sparrow)

Acanthis flammea *
(Common Redpoll)

Haemorhous purpureus *
(Purple Finch)

Loxia leucoptera *
(White-winged Crossbill)

Spinus pinus *
(Pine Siskin)

Spinus tristis *
(American Goldfinch)

Colinus virginianus *
(Bobwhite Quail)

Bonasa umbellus **
(Ruffed Grouse)

Meleagris gallopavo *
(Wild Turkey)

Phasianus colchicus *
(Ring-necked Pheasant)
 

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* feeds on seeds
** feeds on seeds & buds

Sources: DeGraaf (2002), DeVore et al. (2004),
Martin et al. (1951/1961)

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