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Dung Bird's Nest

Cyathus stercoreus

Mushrooms
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Dung Bird's Nest, photo 1 of 5
Dung Bird's Nest, photo 2 of 5
Dung Bird's Nest, photo 3 of 5

Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.

Fungus. Grows in urban areas. Feeds on decaying organic matter.

There are 12 observations of Dung Bird's Nest in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Laurentides and Montérégie, and it has been reported in 5 of the 17 regions. They peak in August and September and become rare from November to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montréal4
  2. Laurentides2
  3. Montérégie2
  4. Estrie2
  5. Outaouais2

Habitat

Towns and gardensAndre Carrotflower

Grows on

Creeping bentgrassAgrostis stolonifera
Annual bluegrassPoa annua

Similar species

Fluted Bird's NestCyathus striatus
Field Bird's NestCyathus olla
Common Bird's NestCrucibulum laeve
jellied bird's nest fungusNidula candida