Dwarf Sumac as Winter Bird Food

Birds consistently chose fruits of dwarf sumac (Rhus. copallina) rather than of smooth sumac (R. glabra) when both were available as wrater food. Dwarf sumac had larger fruits and higher caloric value than smooth sumac.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The American midland naturalist 1981-04, Vol.105 (2), p.410-412
Main Authors: Graber, Jean W., Powers, Pamela M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birds
Drupes
Food
Fruiting
Fruits
Mesocarp
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Summary:Birds consistently chose fruits of dwarf sumac (Rhus. copallina) rather than of smooth sumac (R. glabra) when both were available as wrater food. Dwarf sumac had larger fruits and higher caloric value than smooth sumac.
ISSN:0003-0031
1938-4238
DOI:10.2307/2424766