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)


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