Diet
What do golden-crowned sparrows eat?
Seeds, buds and flowers.
New World sparrows (Passerellidae)Golden-crowned SparrowZonotrichia atricapilla
Spring and summer diet
- Insects on breeding grounds
Fall and winter diet
- Seeds and buds
Best feeder foods
- Millet
- Sunflower chips
A West Coast winter visitor from October to April.
Where golden-crowned sparrows need winter food
Regions where golden-crowned sparrows are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do golden-crowned sparrows eat?
Seeds, buds and flowers.
What is the best food to feed golden-crowned sparrows?
Millet, Sunflower chips.
What do golden-crowned sparrows eat in winter?
Seeds and buds.
Sources
- Golden-crowned Sparrow — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Golden-crowned Sparrow life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Golden-crowned 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.