Yorkville in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Birds of Carl Schurz Park

— Carl Schurz Park Conservancy —

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025

1. Birds of Carl Schurz Park Marker

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Birds of Carl Schurz Park. . Facts. The birdlife in Carl Schurz Park is rich and diverse. To date, at least 145 species have been identified, including 25 different types of Warblers. Birds are attracted to the park because they can find what they need: shelter, healthy food and water.,

. Baby birds can eat only insects. Caterpillars (the larval state of insects) are the most important source of protein for them. . Some birds live here year-round, while others pass through on their migratory journey south for the winter or north for the summer. . Pigeons, House Sparrows and Starlings are some of the most common birds, but none are native to the U.S. . In most species, the males are more vibrantly colored than the females.

Did you know? In the past 50 years, we have lost 25 of the bird population in North America., Focus. In recent years, the number and variety of documented birds in the park has significantly increased, indicating an improved habitat. Robins, Doves, Blue Jays, Mockingbirds, Haws and Cardinals are some of the native birds that raise their young in the park's trees., Cardinal, Year-Round Resident (Cardinalis cardinalis)

. They don't lose their feathers (molt) like other birds. . The females not only sing, which is unusual, but they have a larger variety of songs than the birds. . Males' red color becomes more vivid from eating red fruits, such as crabapples.

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker, Migrant (Sphyrapicus varius)

. They can be found in the park from September to May, often on Elm trees. . They are actually a type of Woodpecker, drilling neat, horizontal rows of holes in the bark of trees. . Their tongues have brush-like tips, useful for lapping up tree sap and any insects caught in the sticky fluid. . Sap-eating birds like Warblers, Hummingbirds, and other Woodpeckers will steal from the sap wells that Sapsuckers have drilled in the trees.

Future. Birds are in decline globally due to extreme heat and drought from climate change and habitat loss. In addition, rampant pesticide usage kills insects that birds depend on for food., To address these challenges, the Conservancy is:

. planting and maintaining beneficial habitat for birds: here they can find shelter and healthy food, such as berries, nuts, seeds and nectar. . leaving fallen leaves to support insects, which are important protein sources for birds. . not using any pesticides. . providing clean water year-round.

Steps you can take to join in the effort:

. Use native plants to provide the most beneficial food and shelter. . Leave fallen leaves to promote insects and earthworms. . Don't use pesticides. . Provide access to clean water year-round. . Consider bird-proofing windows.

Facts
The birdlife in Carl Schurz Park is rich and diverse. To date, at least 145 species have been identified, including 25 different types of Warblers. Birds are attracted to the park because they can find what they need: shelter, healthy food and water.

• Baby birds can eat only insects. Caterpillars (the larval state of insects) are the most important source of protein for them.
• Some birds live here year-round, while others pass through on their migratory journey south for the winter or north for the summer.
• Pigeons, House Sparrows and Starlings are some of the most common birds, but none are native to the U.S.
• In most species, the males are more vibrantly colored than the females.

Did you know?
In the past 50 years, we have lost 25 of the bird population in North America.

Focus
In recent years, the number and variety of documented birds in the park has significantly increased, indicating an improved habitat. Robins, Doves, Blue Jays, Mockingbirds, Haws and Cardinals are some of the native birds that raise their young in the park's trees.

Cardinal, Year-Round Resident
(Cardinalis cardinalis)

• They don't lose their feathers (molt) like
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other birds.
• The females not only sing, which is unusual, but they have a larger variety of songs than the birds.
• Males' red color becomes more vivid from eating red fruits, such as crabapples.

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker, Migrant
(Sphyrapicus varius)

• They can be found in the park from September to May, often on Elm trees.
• They are actually a type of Woodpecker, drilling neat, horizontal rows of holes in the bark of trees.
• Their tongues have brush-like tips, useful for lapping up tree sap and any insects caught in the sticky fluid.
• Sap-eating birds like Warblers, Hummingbirds, and other Woodpeckers will steal from the sap wells that Sapsuckers have drilled in the trees.

Future
Birds are in decline globally due to extreme heat and drought from climate change and habitat loss. In addition, rampant pesticide usage kills insects that birds depend on for food.

To address these challenges, the Conservancy is:

• planting and maintaining beneficial habitat for birds: here they can find shelter and healthy food, such as berries, nuts, seeds and nectar.
• leaving fallen leaves to support insects, which are important protein sources for birds.
• not using any pesticides.
• providing clean water year-round.

Steps
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025

2. Birds of Carl Schurz Park Marker
you can take to join in the effort:

• Use native plants to provide the most beneficial food and shelter.
• Leave fallen leaves to promote insects and earthworms.
• Don't use pesticides.
• Provide access to clean water year-round.
• Consider bird-proofing windows.

Erected by Carl Schurz Park Conservancy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.

Location. 40° 46.585′ N, 73° 56.6′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Yorkville. It can be reached from East End Avenue north of East 88th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 East End Ave, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gracie Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Trees of Carl Schurz Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carl Schurz Park (about 300 feet away); Every Day Is Earth Day At Carl Schurz Park (about 600 feet away); Henderson Place Historic District (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Carl Schurz Park (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Pope Benedict XVI Visit (approx. ¼ mile away); Lighthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.