Willow (Bebb) for birds in Newfoundland and Labrador
Early catkins draw insects for arriving warblers and hummingbirds. Native to Newfoundland and Labrador, where it feeds or shelters 83 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Salix bebbiana
- Native status
- Native in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a–6b
- What birds get from it
- insects for nestlings, seed
- Newfoundland and Labrador birds supported
- 83
- Nesting birds among them
- 80
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 Willow (Bebb)
Year-round residents (22)
Black-capped Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Purple Finch, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Evening Grosbeak, Pine Siskin, House Sparrow, European Starling, Common Raven, Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, Mallard, Belted Kingfisher, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Bald Eagle, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Black-backed Woodpecker, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Rock Pigeon
Summer breeders (58)
American Goldfinch, American Robin, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Common Grackle, Red-winged Blackbird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Common Redpoll, Gray Catbird, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Eastern Kingbird, White-crowned Sparrow, 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, Canada Goose, American Coot, Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper, American Woodcock, Osprey, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Savannah Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Horned Lark, Common Redpoll, Bobolink, Rusty Blackbird
Winter visitors (3)
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 Willow (Bebb):
- Black-capped Chickadee — May–July
- Downy Woodpecker — May–June
- Hairy Woodpecker — May–June
- American Goldfinch — August–September
- Purple Finch — June–July
- American Robin — May–July
- Dark-eyed Junco — June–July
- White-throated Sparrow — June–July
- Song Sparrow — May–August
- Chipping Sparrow — May–July
Native plants to pair with Willow (Bebb) in Newfoundland and Labrador
Frequently asked
Is Willow (Bebb) native to Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Willow (Bebb) (Salix bebbiana) is recorded as native in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador spans Canada 0a–6b.
What birds does Willow (Bebb) attract in Newfoundland and Labrador?
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Willow (Bebb) supports 83 backyard birds, including Black-capped Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, Purple Finch, American Robin.
Does Willow (Bebb) help nesting birds in Newfoundland and Labrador?
80 of those birds nest in Newfoundland and Labrador: Black-capped Chickadee (May–July), Downy Woodpecker (May–June), Hairy Woodpecker (May–June), American Goldfinch (August–September).
Which winter birds use Willow (Bebb) in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Winter visitors American Tree Sparrow, Snow Bunting, Hoary Redpoll 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.