Birds Eating the Fruits
of Black Huckleberry
(Gaylussacia baccata)
Scientific
& Common Names
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove) *
Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee) *
Pinicola enucleator (Pine Grosbeak)
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird) **
Colinus virginianus (Bobwhite Quail) *
Bonasa umbellus (Ruffed Grouse) *
Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey) *
Colaptes auratus (Northern Flicker)
Catharus guttatus (Hermit Thrush) *
Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird)
Turdus migratorius (American Robin)
* uses this shrub for protective cover
** preferred food source
Sources: DeGraaf (2002), Bennetts (1900)
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