A paper cutout of a photograph of a Clark’s Nutcracker bird placed on the branch of a bare tree in a snowy landscape.
“Clark’s Nutcracker” in winter landscape

Clark’s Nutcracker

CLNU
  • Scientific: Nucifraga columbiana
  • Spanish: Cascanueces Americano
  • French: Cassenoix d'Amérique
  • Family: Crows, Magpies, Jays
  • Bird Code: CLNU

If there is a 3° C increase in temperature due to unmitigated climate change

Predicted percentage of habitat lost

76%
Summer range lost
87%
Winter range lost

Climate and other threats imore info

Habitat

Located in evergreen forests in high mountains, especially those with pines that produce the large seeds they favor. Can be found strutting around picnic grounds looking for handouts.

Range

Year-round residents of the western United States.

Silhouette of Grace's Warbler
Did you know?

The Clark’s Nutcracker hides thousands and thousands of seeds each year. Laboratory studies have shown that the bird has a tremendous memory and can remember where to find most of the seeds it hides.