American Tree Sparrows in Yukon
When American tree sparrows are present in Yukon, when they nest, which native Yukon plants feed them, and how to host them in a Canada 0a–1b yard.
- Status in Yukon
- Summer breeder
- Nesting window
- July
- Broods
- 1 per season
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a–1b
When to expect American tree sparrows in Yukon
American Tree Sparrows are summer residents in Yukon, arriving shortly before nesting begins in July and leaving after the young are independent. Through the season they feed on insects on the tundra.
Subarctic continental with mountains, boreal forest and Arctic tundra in the north.
Nesting in Yukon
Across Yukon, American tree sparrows typically nest from July. Nest site: cup on the ground in tundra shrubs. Females lay 4–6 eggs, incubate for 11–13 days, and young leave the nest after 8–10 days.
Short summers with nearly 24-hour daylight.
- American Tree Sparrows don't use nest boxes. Keep dense native shrubs and trees such as paper birch, willow (bebb), dwarf birch for nest sites.
- Delay heavy pruning of shrubs until after July.
Native Yukon plants that attract American tree sparrows
Of the regional native plants we track for Yukon, these 4 provide food or cover American tree sparrows use:
Catkin seed feeds redpolls and siskins all winter.
Early catkins draw insects for arriving warblers and hummingbirds.
Catkin seed for redpolls on the tundra.
Tall magenta spikes are a key northern hummingbird flower.
Feeding American tree sparrows through the Yukon year
A winter-only visitor to most of the U.S.; forages in weedy fields and under feeders.
- Best foods: Millet, Hulled sunflower.
- In Yukon's summer: offer water and insect foods; natural food is abundant.
Full diet breakdown for American tree sparrows · Best feeder for American tree sparrows
Frequently asked
Are American tree sparrows in Yukon year-round?
No. American Tree Sparrows are summer breeders in Yukon and leave for the winter.
When do American tree sparrows nest in Yukon?
Nesting in Yukon typically runs July, with 1 per season. Clutches are 4–6 eggs, incubated for 11–13 days.
What native plants attract American tree sparrows in Yukon?
Paper birch, Willow (Bebb), Dwarf birch, Fireweed are native plants in Yukon that provide food or cover for American tree sparrows.
American Tree Sparrows in other regions
Other backyard birds in Yukon
Sources
- American Tree Sparrow — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Tree Sparrow life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Tree Sparrow — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Yukon
- Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — Natural Resources Canada
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.