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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