What does the House Finch eat?

The House Finch's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily granivorous)

How it forages

Primarily granivorous, feeding on a wide variety of seeds, including those from weeds, grasses, and trees. They also consume buds, fruits (berries, cherries), and occasionally small insects (especially when feeding young). They are frequent visitors to bird feeders, preferring black oil sunflower seeds and nyjer. They forage on the ground, in shrubs, and in trees.

When it feeds

Diurnal

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