How do Clark's nutcrackers gather and store food? Objective Students will be able to understand the survival tactics and adaptations of a Clark's nutcracker. Background Information about research on whitebark pine communities and inter-relationships between wildlife and the pines can be found at the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation's website . The Clark’s nutcracker is medium-sized gray bird with black wings, related to the jays and crows. It lives at elevations between 3,000 and 12,000 feet (1,000 – 4,000 kilometers) and feeds mostly on seeds. Whitebark pine seeds are its preferred food, b Duration: 90 Minutes.