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Clark's Nutcracker

Clark's Nutcracker
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife · CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) is an omnivorous bird native to North America.

Clark's nutcracker, also known as Clark's crow, is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to the mountains of western North America. The nutcracker is an omnivore, but subsists mainly on pine nuts, burying seeds in the ground in the summer and then retrieving them in the winter by memory. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Nucifraga columbiana
Class
Bird
Family / order
Corvidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America
Weight
130 g
Lifespan
17.4 years
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Clark's Nutcracker eat?

The clark's nutcracker is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How big is a Clark's Nutcracker?

The clark's nutcracker weighs around 130 g.

How long do Clark's Nutcrackers live?

In the wild, the clark's nutcracker can live up to about 17.4 years.

Where do Clark's Nutcrackers live?

Clark's Nutcrackers are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the clark's nutcracker endangered?

The clark's nutcracker is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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