Black spruce for birds in Nunavut
Persistent cones in boreal bogs. Native to Nunavut, where it feeds or shelters 10 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Picea mariana
- Native status
- Native in Nunavut
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a
- What birds get from it
- conifer seed and cover
- Nunavut birds supported
- 10
- Nesting birds among them
- 10
Growing conditions in Nunavut
Arctic tundra across the mainland and Arctic Archipelago.
A few weeks of summer thaw when tundra birds nest.
Nunavut birds that use Black spruce
Year-round residents (7)
Canada Jay, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, Northern Saw-whet Owl, American Three-toed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill
Summer breeders (3)
Nesting season it supports in Nunavut
Plants that feed adults and host caterpillars matter most while nestlings are in the nest. Local nesting windows for birds that use Black spruce:
- Common Redpoll — July
- Canada Jay — April
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet — June–July
- Golden-crowned Kinglet — June–July
- Pine Grosbeak — June–July
- Red Crossbill — February–December
- Northern Saw-whet Owl — April–June
- American Three-toed Woodpecker — June–July
- Common Redpoll — July
- White-winged Crossbill — February–December
Native plants to pair with Black spruce in Nunavut
Early catkins draw insects for arriving warblers and hummingbirds.
Frequently asked
Is Black spruce native to Nunavut?
Yes. Black spruce (Picea mariana) is recorded as native in Nunavut. Nunavut spans Canada 0a.
What birds does Black spruce attract in Nunavut?
In Nunavut, Black spruce supports 10 backyard birds, including Common Redpoll, Canada Jay, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill.
Does Black spruce help nesting birds in Nunavut?
10 of those birds nest in Nunavut: Common Redpoll (July), Canada Jay (April), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (June–July), Golden-crowned Kinglet (June–July).
Sources
- USDA PLANTS Database (native distribution)
- VASCAN (Canadian native distribution)
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Nunavut
- 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.