Chokecherry for birds in Newfoundland and Labrador
Dark summer fruit and heavy caterpillar load. Native to Newfoundland and Labrador, where it feeds or shelters 67 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Prunus virginiana
- Native status
- Native in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a–6b
- What birds get from it
- fruit and berries, insects for nestlings
- Newfoundland and Labrador birds supported
- 67
- Nesting birds among them
- 66
Growing conditions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Cool maritime on the island of Newfoundland; subarctic in Labrador.
Cool summers; nesting often starts in June.
Newfoundland and Labrador birds that use Chokecherry
Year-round residents (19)
Black-capped Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Purple Finch, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, European Starling, Canada Jay, Common Raven, Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Pine Grosbeak, Bald Eagle, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Black-backed Woodpecker, American Three-toed Woodpecker
Summer breeders (47)
American Robin, White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Red-winged Blackbird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Gray Catbird, Cedar Waxwing, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Eastern Kingbird, Fox Sparrow, Sharp-shinned Hawk, American Kestrel, Great Blue Heron, Scarlet Tanager, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, Winter Wren, Gray Catbird, Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Black-and-white Warbler, Ovenbird, Orange-crowned Warbler, Palm Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Least Flycatcher, Cliff Swallow, Bank Swallow, Common Nighthawk, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper, American Woodcock, Osprey, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Swamp Sparrow, Bobolink, Rusty Blackbird
Winter visitors (1)
Long, snowy, windy winters.
Nesting season it supports in Newfoundland and Labrador
Plants that feed adults and host caterpillars matter most while nestlings are in the nest. Local nesting windows for birds that use Chokecherry:
- Black-capped Chickadee — May–July
- Downy Woodpecker — May–June
- Hairy Woodpecker — May–June
- Purple Finch — June–July
- American Robin — May–July
- White-throated Sparrow — June–July
- Song Sparrow — May–August
- Northern Flicker — May–June
- Pileated Woodpecker — May–June
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker — June
Native plants to pair with Chokecherry in Newfoundland and Labrador
Early catkins draw insects for arriving warblers and hummingbirds.
Frequently asked
Is Chokecherry native to Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is recorded as native in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador spans Canada 0a–6b.
What birds does Chokecherry attract in Newfoundland and Labrador?
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Chokecherry supports 67 backyard birds, including Black-capped Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Purple Finch, American Robin, White-throated Sparrow.
Does Chokecherry help nesting birds in Newfoundland and Labrador?
66 of those birds nest in Newfoundland and Labrador: Black-capped Chickadee (May–July), Downy Woodpecker (May–June), Hairy Woodpecker (May–June), Purple Finch (June–July).
Which winter birds use Chokecherry in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Winter visitors Bohemian Waxwing use it in Newfoundland and Labrador during the cold months.
Sources
- USDA PLANTS Database (native distribution)
- VASCAN (Canadian native distribution)
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Newfoundland and Labrador
- 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.