Backyard Birds You Can Attract

Explore the most common backyard birds — and discover exactly what to feed them.

Most Popular Backyard Birds

These are some of the birds people most often hope to attract to their feeders. Explore each guide to learn what they eat and how to bring them to your backyard.

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Northern Cardinal

Bright red cardinals are one of the most recognizable backyard birds. They love sunflower seeds and hopper feeders.

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American Goldfinch

Goldfinches often arrive in lively flocks and love nyjer and sunflower chips.

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Black-capped Chickadee

Friendly and curious birds that visit feeders year-round for sunflower seeds.

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Blue Jay

Bold and intelligent birds that enjoy peanuts, sunflower seeds, and platform feeders.

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Downy Woodpecker

Small, active birds that love suet, sunflower seeds, and bark-friendly feeders.

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Dark-eyed Junco

Gentle ground-feeding birds that enjoy millet, sunflower chips, and low tray feeders.

Browse Birds by Category

Different birds prefer different foods and feeder types. Start by exploring the groups below.

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Songbirds

Cheerful backyard visitors that enjoy sunflower, peanuts, and blends.

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Finches

Small, social birds that love nyjer and sunflower seeds.

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Woodpeckers

Tree-climbing birds that love suet, peanuts, and high-energy foods.

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Corvids

Intelligent birds that love peanuts, corn, and large seeds.

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Ground Feeders

Birds that prefer feeding on or near the ground.

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Blackbirds & Allies

Bold flocking birds that enjoy grains, seeds, and suet.

Build a Backyard Birds Keep Coming Back To

Start simple, then build toward a thriving backyard with better blends and cleaner feeding.

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