Diet
What do Brewer's blackbirds eat?
Insects, seeds and grain taken while walking.
Blackbirds (Icteridae)Brewer's BlackbirdEuphagus cyanocephalus
Spring and summer diet
- Grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars and spiders
Fall and winter diet
- Grain, weed seeds and scraps
Best feeder foods
- Cracked corn
- Millet
- Mixed seed
The confident black bird of western parking lots and picnic areas; walks rather than hops.
Where Brewer's blackbirds need winter food
Regions where Brewer's blackbirds are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do Brewer's blackbirds eat?
Insects, seeds and grain taken while walking.
What is the best food to feed Brewer's blackbirds?
Cracked corn, Millet, Mixed seed.
What do Brewer's blackbirds eat in winter?
Grain, weed seeds and scraps.
Sources
- Brewer's Blackbird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Brewer's Blackbird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Brewer's Blackbird — 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.