Popular North American Wild Birds – Sparrow
Sparrow
Song Sparrow – Melospiza melodia
White-crowned Sparrow – Zonotrichia leucophrys
White-throated Sparrow – Zonotrichia albicollis
Habitat
Sparrows can be found in dense shrubs at the edge of open areas such as fields, backyard lawns, parkland, woodlots, forest openings, along streams in suburban areas, farmland, and weedy patches along the woods.
Feeding Habits in the Wild
Sparrows forage on the ground, eating insects, seeds, and some fruit and grain spills. They obtain food by scratching away soil or snow, but in the fall may take to the trees in search of fruit and insects.
Preferred Feeder Types
Seeds scattered on Ground with Nearby Bushy Areas, Hanging Feeders, and Platform Feeders
Species Facts
Almost 90% of the Sparrow winter diet is weed seeds, but only 60% of summer diet is plants and seeds. Sparrows will eat fresh buds in the Spring. Most Sparrows spend their summers breeding in Canada, but some are seen in the U.S. during this time.
Preferred Food at the Feeder
White Millet, Oil Sunflower, Sunflower Hearts and Chips, Red Millet, Safflower Seeds, Nyjer (Thistle Seed), Canary Seed, Cracked Corn, Roasted Peanut Chips, Hemp, Dried Fruits, Nuts, and Suet.
Brown’s Recommended Foods
- 5 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® No Waste Blend (40898)
- 5 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Nut, Fruit & Berry (40869)
- 5 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® No Squirrels… Just Birds! (40841-5)
- 2 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Fancy Finch with Cranberries (41349)
- 5 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Hi-Energy Plus with Mealworms (40843)
- 4 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Real! Fruit & Nut (41093)
- 10 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® All Seasons! Banquet (40854)
- 7.5 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Thrive Rx Stress & Survival Blend (40875)
- 7 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Songbird Deluxe (40890)
- 7 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Good Blend (40825)
- 7 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Better Blend (40829)
- 7 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Best Blend (40833)
- 7 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® No Waste Blend (40837)
- 3 lb. Bird Lover’s Blend® Gourmet! Cracked Corn (41132)
- 5 lb. Song Blend® Supreme Buffet (41027)
- 3 lb. Song Blend® Roasted! Peanut Chips (41163)
- 3 lb. Song Blend® Sunflower Hearts & Chips (41304)
- 2 lb. Song Blend® Dark Oil Sunflower Seeds (41252)
- 3.5 lb. Song Blend® “Very Cherry” Cherry Scented Dark Oil Sunflower (41236)
- 3.5 lb. Song Blend® “Citrus-C” Orange Scented Sunflower (41234)
- 11.75 oz. Garden Chic!® High Energy Suet Cake (44751)
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