The Best Bird Foods
We compared 8 bird foods on owner ratings, expert reviews, and specs. Kaytee Wild Bird Seed is our top pick.
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The bottom line
Kaytee Wild Bird Seed (B0055INY1Y) is our top pick for attracting a variety of songbirds. It has a 4.7/5 Amazon rating from 17,991 owners, contains sunflower seeds and peanuts, and is priced at $12.59 for 5 lb. The closest alternative is Kaytee Nut and Fruit Blend (B00NCQUMXO), which attracts more species but costs more at $27.98 for 20 lb. For budget buyers, Wild Harvest Daily Blend Small Bird Food (B072XWKB87) has a 4.7/5 rating from 16,013 owners at $2.04 for 2 lb, though it's for smaller birds.
Kaytee Wild Bird Seed $12.59
Best for attracting songbirds
Kaytee Wild Bird Seed is a 5 lb blend with sunflower seeds and peanuts, attracting a variety of songbirds. It has a 4.7/5 Amazon rating from 17,991 owners and costs $12.59. The tradeoff is its higher price compared to some alternatives.
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Kaytee Nut and Fruit Blend $27.98
Best for variety of birds
Kaytee Nut and Fruit Blend attracts a wide range of songbirds with its mix of seeds, grains, nuts, and fruit pieces. It has a 4.7/5 Amazon rating from 17,949 owners and costs $27.98 for 20 lb. The tradeoff is its higher price.
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Wild Harvest Daily Blend Small Bird Food $2.04
Best for small birds
Wild Harvest Daily Blend Small Bird Food is a 2 lb mix for parakeets, canaries, and finches. It has a 4.7/5 Amazon rating from 16,013 owners and costs $2.04. The tradeoff is it's for smaller birds only.
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- Kaytee Wild Bird Seed Best for attracting songbirds, higher price 9.0/10 $12.59 Amazon
- Kaytee Nut and Fruit Blend Best for variety of birds, highest price 8.0/10 $27.98 Amazon
- Wild Harvest Daily Blend Small Bird Food Best for small birds, budget price 8.0/10 $2.04 Amazon
- Wild Harvest Daily Blend Bird Food Good for parakeets, canaries, and finches, mid-price 7.0/10 $9.02 Amazon
- Wild Harvest Daily Blend Bird Food Good for parakeets, canaries, and finches, mid-price 7.0/10 $4.83 Amazon
- Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet Good for parakeets, canaries, and finches, mid-price 7.0/10 $20.16 Amazon
- Kaytee Wild Bird Food Seed Blend Good for mess reduction, mixed reviews on mess 6.0/10 $21.99 Amazon
- ZuPreem Sensible Seed Cockatiel & Conure Food Good for cockatiels and conures, higher price 6.0/10 $13.99 Amazon
Who should buy which
If you want to attract a variety of songbirds, Kaytee Wild Bird Seed (B0055INY1Y) is the best choice. For a wider range of bird species, Kaytee Nut and Fruit Blend (B00NCQUMXO) is the way to go. If you have small birds like parakeets, canaries, or finches, Wild Harvest Daily Blend Small Bird Food (B072XWKB87) is a budget option.
Also-rans
Kaytee Wild Bird Food Seed Blend (B0002DK91A) is good for mess reduction but has mixed reviews on mess. ZuPreem Sensible Seed (B01GVVJJCG) is good for cockatiels and conures but is more expensive.