Birds Eating the Fruit
of Spicebush
(Lindera benzoin)

Bird Species  
Scientific Name Common Name
Colinus virginianus Bobwhite
Phasianus colchicus Ring-Necked Pheasant
Myiarchus crinitus Great Crested Flycatcher
Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern Kingbird
Catharus fuscescens Veery
Catharus guttatus Hermit Thrush
Catharus minimus Gray-Cheeked Thrush
Catharus ustulatus Swainson's Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina Wood Thrush
Vireo griseus White-Eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus Red-Eyed Vireo
Dumetella carolinensis Catbird
Turdus migratorius Robin
Zonotricha albicollis White-Throated Sparrow

Sources: Martin et al. (1951) American Wildlife & Plants:
A
Guide to Wildlife Food Habits;
Barnes, Thomas G. (1999) Gardening for the Birds.

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