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Birds That Feed Out of a Hummingbird Feeder
Birds That Feed Out of a Hummingbird Feeder. Bird watchers often attempt to attract hummingbirds with red feeders filled with sugar water. The red color and sweet nectar may attract several other birds, too, especially if your hummingbird feeder comes with a perch. Sugar water also attracts bugs, which may draw some insect-eating birds to your...
Bird watchers often attempt to attract hummingbirds with red feeders filled with sugar water. The red color and sweet nectar may attract several other birds, too, especially if your hummingbird feeder comes with a perch. Sugar water also attracts bugs, which may draw some insect-eating birds to your feeder.
Sparrows
There are 35 different species of sparrows in various parts of North and South America. They usually hide in marshes and grasses, but some varieties will seek out a feeder. Their diet consists mostly of seeds, particularly sunflower seeds, but, like hummingbirds, they occasionally eat insects.
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers are found in woodland areas of North America, and usually feed on insects, fruit and nuts. The Defenders of Wildlife estimate there are 180 different species of woodpecker, four of which are on the endangered species list. These different species range in size from 6 to 21 inches.
Chickadees
The chickadee is a favorite among bird watchers due to its cute appearance and cheerful singing voice. Chickadees are easily drawn to feeders, and enjoy sweet foods such as sunflower seeds, peanuts and suet.
House Finches
House finches, who usually feed on seeds, are attracted to hummingbird feeders with perches and flared out edges. These birds are native to the western United States, but as of 2010 can be found in eastern regions, particularly urban areas and forest edges.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Oriole, a common yet declining North American songbird, is welcome in most yards due to its attractive orange and black coloring and taste for flying and crawling insect pests. It is also known to nibble at hummingbird feeders. These birds breed in the eastern United States during the warmer months, and spend winters in Central and South America.
