The following are some common birds found in American gardens and the bird feeders suitable for them:
(1) Titmice
North American Titmice
Recommended bird feeders: hanging seed feeders, nest box feeders.
Reason: Hanging seed feeders provide foods they love, such as black oil sunflower seeds, and are convenient for titmice to perch and feed; Nest box feeders can serve as their nesting sites and also hold food to attract them.
(2) Woodpeckers
Velvet Woodpecker
Recommended feeders: suet feeders, upside-down feeders.
Reason: Velvet Woodpeckers love suet, and suet feeders provide suitable food for them; upside-down feeders prevent other birds or animals from invading, allowing velvet woodpeckers to feed in peace.
Red-bellied woodpecker
Recommended bird feeder: feeders containing tallow and nuts.
Reason: red-bellied woodpeckers prefer tallow and nuts, and this type of feeder meets their dietary needs, attracting them to forage.
(3) Finches
American Goldfinch
Recommended feeder: thistle feeder, tube feeder.
Reason: American Goldfinches are highly fond of thistle seeds, making thistle feeders the best choice to attract them; tube feeders prevent seeds from being blown away by the wind or easily accessed by other animals, and are also suitable for the Goldfinch's small size to perch and feed.
American House Finch
Recommended feeders: thistle feeders, platform feeders.
Reason: Similar to American Goldfinches, American House Finches also frequently visit thistle feeders; platform feeders can hold various seeds, making it convenient for them to peck at them, and the open view allows them to quickly detect potential dangers around them.
(4) Warblers
Baltimore Oriole
Recommended feeders: specialized oriole feeders, platform feeders.
Reason: Specialized oriole feeders are typically designed with openings and structures suitable for orioles to feed from, allowing for the placement of foods they prefer such as oranges and jellies; platform feeders can also conveniently hold these foods to attract Baltimore Orioles.
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Recommended bird feeder: Platform-style feeder, hanging feeder.
Reason: Platform-style feeders can provide various insects, fruits, and other foods to meet their dietary needs; hanging feeders can simulate the swaying of tree branches, giving them a sense of security while feeding, and can also hold foods they prefer, such as aphids and berries.
(5) Other birds
American Robin
Recommended bird feeder: Platform feeder.
Reason: American Robins primarily eat insects and fruits. Platform feeders can hold chopped fruits, insects, and other foods, making it easier for them to peck at the food, and the larger platform area suits the robin's larger size.
Eastern Bluebird
Recommended feeder: Mealworm feeder, nest box feeder.
Reason: Eastern bluebirds love mealworms, and a mealworm feeder will attract them; a nest box feeder provides them with a place to roost and breed, increasing the likelihood of them staying in your yard.
Blue Jay
Recommended feeders: Nut feeders, large platform feeders.
Reason: Blue Jays like to store nuts, and nut feeders can meet their need for nuts; large platform feeders provide them with enough space to perch and feed, and can also hold other foods they like, such as fruits and seeds.
