Perch Supply
Diet

What do Cassin's finches eat?

Seeds, buds and berries.

Finches (Fringillidae)Cassin's FinchHaemorhous cassinii

Spring and summer diet

  • Conifer seeds and buds

Fall and winter diet

  • Seeds

Best feeder foods

  • Sunflower
  • Mixed seed

Mountain finch that descends to foothill feeders in winter.

Which feeder works best for Cassin's finches →

Where Cassin's finches need winter food

Regions where Cassin's finches are present in the cold months:

ArizonaBritish ColumbiaCaliforniaColoradoIdahoMontanaNevadaNew MexicoOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming

Frequently asked

What do Cassin's finches eat?

Seeds, buds and berries.

What is the best food to feed Cassin's finches?

Sunflower, Mixed seed.

What do Cassin's finches eat in winter?

Seeds.

Sources

  1. Cassin's Finch — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  2. Cassin's Finch life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  3. Cassin's Finch — 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.