Chokecherry for birds in Nunavut
Dark summer fruit and heavy caterpillar load. Native to Nunavut, where it feeds or shelters 19 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Prunus virginiana
- Native status
- Native in Nunavut
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a
- What birds get from it
- fruit and berries, insects for nestlings
- Nunavut birds supported
- 19
- Nesting birds among them
- 18
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 Chokecherry
Year-round residents (6)
Canada Jay, Common Raven, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Pine Grosbeak, Northern Saw-whet Owl, American Three-toed Woodpecker
Summer breeders (12)
American Robin, Belted Kingfisher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, Winter Wren, Orange-crowned Warbler, Palm Warbler, Bank Swallow, Spotted Sandpiper, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Rusty Blackbird
Winter visitors (1)
Polar night and severe cold for months.
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 Chokecherry:
- American Robin — May–July
- Canada Jay — April
- Common Raven — March–May
- Belted Kingfisher — April–June
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet — June–July
- Golden-crowned Kinglet — June–July
- Hermit Thrush — June–July
- Winter Wren — May–July
- Pine Grosbeak — June–July
- Orange-crowned Warbler — June–July
Native plants to pair with Chokecherry in Nunavut
Early catkins draw insects for arriving warblers and hummingbirds.
Frequently asked
Is Chokecherry native to Nunavut?
Yes. Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is recorded as native in Nunavut. Nunavut spans Canada 0a.
What birds does Chokecherry attract in Nunavut?
In Nunavut, Chokecherry supports 19 backyard birds, including American Robin, Canada Jay, Common Raven, Belted Kingfisher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet.
Does Chokecherry help nesting birds in Nunavut?
18 of those birds nest in Nunavut: American Robin (May–July), Canada Jay (April), Common Raven (March–May), Belted Kingfisher (April–June).
Which winter birds use Chokecherry in Nunavut?
Winter visitors Bohemian Waxwing use it in Nunavut during the cold months.
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.