Diet
What do black-throated sparrows eat?
Seeds and insects of the desert scrub.
New World sparrows (Passerellidae)Black-throated SparrowAmphispiza bilineata
Spring and summer diet
- Grasshoppers, beetles and grass seeds
Fall and winter diet
- Grass and shrub seeds
Best feeder foods
- Millet
- Cracked corn (on the ground)
Comes to ground seed and water in desert yards; can go long stretches without drinking in the wild.
Where black-throated sparrows need winter food
Regions where black-throated sparrows are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do black-throated sparrows eat?
Seeds and insects of the desert scrub.
What is the best food to feed black-throated sparrows?
Millet, Cracked corn (on the ground).
What do black-throated sparrows eat in winter?
Grass and shrub seeds.
Sources
- Black-throated Sparrow — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Black-throated Sparrow life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Black-throated Sparrow — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.