Tree · Picea mariana

Black spruce for backyard birds

Persistent cones in boreal bogs.

Scientific name
Picea mariana
Plant type
Tree
What birds get from it
conifer seed and cover
Native in
8 US states, 13 Canadian provinces/territories
Bird species supported
22

Birds most often fed by Black spruce

Counted across every state and province where Black spruce is native and the bird is present:

  • Common Redpoll — 42 regions
  • Canada Jay — 21 regions
  • Golden-crowned Kinglet — 21 regions
  • Pine Grosbeak — 21 regions
  • Red Crossbill — 21 regions
  • Northern Saw-whet Owl — 21 regions
  • White-winged Crossbill — 21 regions
  • Black-capped Chickadee — 20 regions
  • Red-breasted Nuthatch — 20 regions
  • Pine Siskin — 20 regions
  • Black-backed Woodpecker — 20 regions
  • Evening Grosbeak — 17 regions

Black spruce by state and province