The fruit is greatly relished by the Eastern Cardinal in the San Gabriel River Wildlife Sanctuary, also by Band-tailed Pigeons, Mockingbirds, Robins, Hermit Thrushes and Cedar Waxwings. Grows in moist places. Warblers, Goldfinches and Pine Siskins are attracted to these trees. The buds are eaten by Cedar Waxwings in the spring. Atriplex breweri .
Birds are fond of the seeds.
Many birds get salt picking at leaves. Atriplex lentiformis . Birds are fond of the seeds, which are produced in abundance. Quail, Finches, Towhees and Sparrows are among the species which feed on these seeds. Beloperone californica .