Diet
What do indigo buntings eat?
Insects in summer; seeds in fall.
Cardinals and allies (Cardinalidae)Indigo BuntingPasserina cyanea
Spring and summer diet
- Caterpillars, grasshoppers and beetles
Fall and winter diet
- Winters in Central America and the Caribbean
Best feeder foods
- Nyjer
- Millet
- Hulled sunflower
Migrates at night by the stars; males sing from utility lines along brushy edges all summer.
Frequently asked
What do indigo buntings eat?
Insects in summer; seeds in fall.
What is the best food to feed indigo buntings?
Nyjer, Millet, Hulled sunflower.
What do indigo buntings eat in winter?
Winters in Central America and the Caribbean.
Sources
- Indigo Bunting — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Indigo Bunting life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Indigo Bunting — 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.