Birds using
Tamarack (Larix laricina)
for Protective Cover,
Nesting Sites, & Food
Scientific
Name
&
Common Name
Acanthis flammea
(Common Redpoll) *
Bonasa umbellus
(Ruffed Grouse) **
Cyanocitta cristata
(Blue Jay) ***
Haemorhous purpurens
(Purple Finch) §
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
(Bald Eagle) ***
Loxia curvirostra
(Red Crossbill) §
Loxia leucoptera
(White-winged Crossbill) §
Pandion haliaetus
(Osprey) ***
Phasianus colchicus
(Ring-necked Pheasant) §§
Spinus pinus
(Pine Siskin) §
Turdus migratorius
(American Robin) ***
* feeds on buds
** feeds on buds, seeds, & leaves
*** uses this tree for protective cover & nesting sites
§ uses this tree for protective cover & eats its seeds
§§ feeds on seeds
Sources: Martin et
al. (1951/1961),
DeVore et al. (2004), DeGraaf (2002),
Uchytil (1991)