Paper Birch is one of North America's most iconic trees, with brilliant white peeling bark that was used by indigenous peoples for canoes, baskets, and shelter. It is a pioneer species that rapidly colonizes disturbed areas and burned forests across the boreal zone. Its catkins feed redpolls, siskins, and grouse throughout winter.
Habitat
Boreal forests, burned areas, and rocky ridges from Alaska to the Great Lakes
Diet
Catkins and seeds eaten by redpolls, siskins, and grouse; browsed by moose
How common
Common
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