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Home Birding Attracting Birds Feeding Birds


THE BEST CARDINAL BIRD FEEDERS AND BIRDSEED


Ken KefferUpdated: May 18, 2022

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CARDINALS ARE BELOVED BACKYARD BIRDS. TO ATTRACT MORE REDBIRDS, FILL THESE
CARDINAL BIRD FEEDERS WITH THEIR FAVORITE TYPES OF BIRDSEED.

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It’s hard to miss a male Northern cardinal and his bold red feathers, black face
mask and spiked crest. Although the female is more subdued, she is no less
adored. Despite being fairly common, the birds can be a bit elusive. Cardinals
often come to feeders as the sun is setting, when their red feathers are muted
under low light conditions. Here’s how to choose the best cardinal bird feeders,
birdseed and habitat.

Via Chewy.comTube bird feeders are good for cardinals


BEST CARDINAL BIRD FEEDERS


TRIPLE TUBE FEEDER

Begin with a tube feeder to welcome cardinals, finches, chickadees and titmice
almost immediately. Those species seem to recognize the shape of the feeder, and
their presence attracts other birds. Set out this Perky-Pet Triple Tube bird
feeder (above) to provide multiple birds a spot to perch and eat.

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METAL TUBE FEEDER

The Woodlink Audubon metal tube feeder is another good choice for cardinals and
other backyard birds like finches and chickadees.

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RED CARDINAL FEEDER

Or try this circular mesh Red Cardinal Feeder (above), which holds 2.5 pounds of
sunflower seed!

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PLATFORM BIRD FEEDER

Cardinals also like to eat from platform or tray feeders. Try the Woodlink 3 in
1 Platform Bird Feeder, which you can hang or mount to a pole.

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Follow these top tips to attract birds to your feeders.

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SQUIRREL-BE-GONE FEEDER

If squirrels are an issue, try this Squirrel-Be-Gone Country House feeder with a
weight-sensitive perch. It even has a cute redbird perched on top of the feeder!

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Courtesy Sarah GeigerNorthern cardinal eating sunflower seeds


BEST BIRDSEED FOR CARDINALS

“I’ll sprinkle seeds directly on the ground or the sidewalk to give cardinals
easy access to a meal,” says Mike Havlik, a naturalist for the Dallas County
Conservation Board in central Iowa.

At feeders, cardinals prefer to eat sunflower seeds and safflower seeds and
often roasted, unsalted peanuts. Seeds and nuts are no match for their hefty
pink beaks. Cracked corn is worth setting out, too. “I recommend safflower seed
because the squirrels leave it alone, but cardinals, woodpeckers, chickadees,
titmice and grosbeaks love it,” says Susan Perry of Edgewater, Florida. Here’s
even more proven ways to attract cardinals.


HABITAT FOR CARDINALS

Northern cardinals are abundant in the East, Midwest and Southwest. These birds
thrive in towns and suburbs and generally stay in the same area. This helps get
a jump-start on nesting, with some laying eggs by February. This long breeding
season allows for multiple broods each year and ensures the survival of at least
a few offspring. Do cardinals mate for life?

Cardinals aren’t too particular when it comes to nest location, and this
generalist approach makes them susceptible to predation. Thick cover provides
good habitat for cardinals throughout the seasons. Hedgerows, shrubby stands,
overgrown fields and forest edges all make suitable winter roosts. Learn more
interesting facts about cardinals.


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Originally Published: May 14, 2021




Ken Keffer
Professional naturalist and award-winning environmental educator and author Ken
Keffer has penned seven books connecting kids and the outdoors. Ken is currently
on the Outdoor Writers Association of America Board of Directors. Ken was born
and raised in Wyoming. He's done a little bit of everything, from monitoring
small mammals in Grand Teton National Park to researching flying squirrels in
southeast Alaska. Ken enjoys birding, floating on lazy rivers, fly fishing, and
walking his dog.



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