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Can Birds Taste Spicy Food? The Capsaicin Surprise
Hand a parrot a chili pepper and it will crunch away happily, seeds and all, without so much…
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What Do Hummingbirds Eat? (It’s Not Just Nectar)
Ask what hummingbirds eat and most people answer with one word: nectar. It is a reasonable answer, but…
Can Birds Eat Peanuts? A Safe Feeding Guide
Put a handful of peanuts in a feeder and stand back. Within minutes, a blue jay will likely…
Mealworms for Birds: Dried vs Live, Which Should You Feed?
Few feeder foods cause as much excitement as mealworms. Offer a dish of them and watch chickadees, bluebirds,…
How to Help Birds in Winter: 9 Backyard Actions That Work
Winter puts backyard birds through the hardest months of their year. Days shrink, temperatures plunge, and the insects,…
Toxic Foods for Birds: 15 Foods You Should Never Feed
Knowing which foods are toxic to birds can be the difference between a healthy companion and a midnight…