Diet
What do savannah sparrows eat?
Seeds and insects from grassland and field edges.
New World sparrows (Passerellidae)Savannah SparrowPasserculus sandwichensis
Spring and summer diet
- Grasshoppers, beetles and caterpillars
Fall and winter diet
- Grass and weed seeds
Best feeder foods
- Millet
- Cracked corn
A field sparrow of open grassland; comes to ground feeding near meadows and coastal dunes.
Where savannah sparrows need winter food
Regions where savannah sparrows are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do savannah sparrows eat?
Seeds and insects from grassland and field edges.
What is the best food to feed savannah sparrows?
Millet, Cracked corn.
What do savannah sparrows eat in winter?
Grass and weed seeds.
Sources
- Savannah Sparrow — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Savannah Sparrow life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Savannah 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.