Finch Bird Feeders
Finches range in size from small to fairly large. Their beaks
are strong, somewhat stubby. They have twelve tailfeathers
and with nine primaries.
People enjoy having finches in the yard because they can be
fairly active, with a bouncing flight, are fairly social so
they will often have a large flock gather around a feeder.
During the nesting season they may tend to be a little more
aggressive, but that doesn't last long, otherwise they are
relatively easy to attract.
The America Goldfinch is a feeds mainly on seed, and is often
attracted to a
nyjer feeder, which uses nyjer
seed (commonly known as thistle seed.). This requires a
special feeder due to the small size of the seed.
Finches will also feed on other common seeds, such as
dandelion, sunflower, ragweed, or mullein. Other common
types of finches include house finches, purple finches,
and Cassin's Finch.
These feeders can be situated so that the seed cannot be
eaten while standing upright, as the Goldfinch in particular
will feed in a variety of positions. They also have some
other unique feeding habits, such as a tendency to eat
quickly when a storm approaches.
While finch feeders are generally seed feeders, finches will
also eat some berries, caterpillars, insects and more.