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 Seed Preferences of
Common Birds
|
Chickadees, Titmice, Nuthatches |
Finches |
Cardinals, Grosbeaks |
Sparrows, Blackbirds |
Jays |
Wood-
peckers |
Orioles, Tanagers |
Pigeons, Doves |
Indigo Buntings |
| Sunflower |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
X |
| Safflower |
X |
X |
X |
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| Whole Corn |
|
|
|
X |
X |
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|
X |
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| Millet |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
X |
| Milo |
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
X |
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| Niger |
|
X |
|
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|
X |
| Suet |
X |
|
|
|
X |
X |
X |
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| Results based in part on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's 1995-96 Seed Preference
Test, a National Science Experiment sponsored by the National Science Foundation |
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