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Clark's Nutcracker
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: High conifer forest.
Diet: Pine seeds.
Best time to spot: Caches thousands of seeds.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Clark's Nutcracker sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the crows, jays, and magpies family.
Recent US sightings
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