What Do Cooper’s Hawks Eat? A Closer Look at the Diet of This Agile Urban Predator
It was a quiet morning in my backyard when a flurry of motion sent the…
Understanding what birds eat is essential to supporting their health, behavior, and survival—whether you’re observing them in the wild or attracting them to your backyard. With over 13 years of birdwatching experience, I’ve studied the feeding habits of dozens of species up close.
In the Bird Diet category, you’ll explore:
What different bird species eat in the wild vs. in captivity
Seasonal changes in diet and feeding behavior
Specialized diets for parrots, emus, swans, and more
How to offer the right food in your garden to attract specific birds
The role of nutrition in breeding, molting, and migration
From seed lovers to insectivores, nectar feeders to omnivores, this section dives deep into the diverse diets of birds and how you can support them in every stage of life.
It was a quiet morning in my backyard when a flurry of motion sent the…
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As a birdwatcher with over 13 years of experience, I’ve been fortunate to witness some…
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As a birdwatcher with over 13 years of experience, I’ve often been captivated by the…