What does the Common Feeder Birds (House Finch, American Goldfinch, House Sparrow) eat?
Varies depending on the species (e.g., Haemorhous mexicanus, Spinus tristis, Passer domesticus)
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Diet overview
Granivore (primarily seeds, some insects)
How it forages
Primarily granivorous, feeding on a wide variety of seeds (e.g., thistle, sunflower, nyjer, grass seeds). They will also consume buds, fruits, and occasionally small insects, especially when feeding young. All are frequent visitors to bird feeders.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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