Willow (Bebb) for birds in Nunavut
Early catkins draw insects for arriving warblers and hummingbirds. Native to Nunavut, where it feeds or shelters 29 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Salix bebbiana
- Native status
- Native in Nunavut
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a
- What birds get from it
- insects for nestlings, seed
- Nunavut birds supported
- 29
- Nesting birds among them
- 29
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 Willow (Bebb)
Year-round residents (5)
Common Raven, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Northern Saw-whet Owl, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Hoary Redpoll
Summer breeders (24)
American Robin, Dark-eyed Junco, Common Redpoll, American Tree Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Mallard, Belted Kingfisher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, Winter Wren, Orange-crowned Warbler, Palm Warbler, Bank Swallow, Canada Goose, Spotted Sandpiper, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Savannah Sparrow, Harris's Sparrow, Snow Bunting, Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark, Common Redpoll, Rusty Blackbird
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 Willow (Bebb):
- American Robin — May–July
- Dark-eyed Junco — June–July
- Common Redpoll — July
- American Tree Sparrow — July
- White-crowned Sparrow — June–July
- Common Raven — March–May
- Mallard — April–June
- Belted Kingfisher — April–June
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet — June–July
- Golden-crowned Kinglet — June–July
Native plants to pair with Willow (Bebb) in Nunavut
Tall magenta spikes are a key northern hummingbird flower.
Frequently asked
Is Willow (Bebb) native to Nunavut?
Yes. Willow (Bebb) (Salix bebbiana) is recorded as native in Nunavut. Nunavut spans Canada 0a.
What birds does Willow (Bebb) attract in Nunavut?
In Nunavut, Willow (Bebb) supports 29 backyard birds, including American Robin, Dark-eyed Junco, Common Redpoll, American Tree Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Common Raven.
Does Willow (Bebb) help nesting birds in Nunavut?
29 of those birds nest in Nunavut: American Robin (May–July), Dark-eyed Junco (June–July), Common Redpoll (July), American Tree Sparrow (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.