can the bigger birds like doves comfortably eat from this feeder.
393067
Larger birds can use this feeder. We have found that doves are ground or platform feeders around here. The perches here are not really designed well for (our) doves. We get woodpeckers all the time.
393068
Popular with the finches and similar size birds. Some greedy bigger birds will cling briefly. Doves much prefer to ground feed....try safflower seeds if you have problems with squirrels eating ground seeds like sunflower.
393069
Yes, but only if you also buy the tray that mounts on the bottom of the feeder. Birds like doves cannot stand on the perches of the feeder.
393070
The tube is good for smaller birds like finches, nuthatches, and chickadees. Larger birds like Stellar jays and doves prefer ground feeding.
393071
No the Doves don't even attempt...but the Cardinals and Blue Jays manage somewhat and of course the Starlings somehow manage a quick morsel. The smaller birds do very well. The Slate Junco's fed regularly through the Winter along with the House Finch's, Titmouse, Yellow Finches, Chickadee's, Sparrows ..... a nice feeder.
393072
Doves are too big for this feeder. Finches and smaller have no trouble, and acrobats like some woodpeckers can perch on bottom rungs and eat from top openings. :-)
746371
Yes, they do manage to sit on the rims edge unfortunately. I have given up trying to buy feeders that exclude all breeds of birds! If theres a will theres a way! If they are hungry they will find a way to eat. I was told that only cardinals like safflower seeds, i only put pure safflower seeds in this feeder i get all kinds of birds on this feeder! I also have other seed feeders, for other birds so it doesnt matter!
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Yes it would be suitable. I have even small softbills using it. The only thing is: You got to sand down the acrylic perch inside of the feeder to make it more secure for pearching, because it is too slippery for the birds.
2226272
I feed primarily sunflower seeds and get chickadees, nuthatches, and house finches on this feeder. we have starlings here but I have never seen starlings using it.
2193425
Yes, that is exactly correct! It is an awesome suet feeder. The only negative is your larger woodpeckers cannot get to it either...
2151374
I'm not aware of a larger feeder, though I'm aware thar Aspects sells some very good hummingbird feeders.
1850658
I wondered the same about larger birds being attracted to the feeder. It is always covered with smaller birds, (finches, nuthatches, titmouse) but now the cardinals have joined in and feed from it daily along with various smaller types of woodpeckers.
1634510
I have used these for quite some time now and would buy again. Not for any bird bigger than a cockatiel or love birds etc. I have canaries and finches. Two canaries can eat at the same time and four finches. Just not tall enough for very big birds.
1280658
Maybe but it is a big maybe I am afraid! My years of feeding birds, cardinals like feeders the most, especially ones they can land on and they also feed on the ground as well. I brought this feeder for my downy woodpeckers, chickadees, titmouses, wrens, have even seen a bellied woodpecker get their beak in and got some of the suet which I love those birds to. Oh! yes, even mockingbirds get at this feeder as well.
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I have not seen any doves using this feeder.( It is hung on an upper deck, so it may be higher than they like.) No woodpeckers either, but nuthatches, titmice, finches, chickadees and of course sparrows all use it.
2235851
Not sure about those particular birds, but the holes are big enough to allow larger birds to access the feeder. The finches and other birds can eat through the whole container in a day and a half this spring.
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If you're attracting doves and other ground feeders.... simply sprinkle your feed on the ground or get a bird block. Otherwise, personal taste. I like the tubes with perches for the other birds. Get a quality tube feed if you go that route. The cheap ones are quickly devoured by the sun. Tomas in Tucson
635446
I have this feeder mounted about 6 feet off the ground. I have never seen a bird larger than a flicker (small variety woodpecker) at it. The mesh is very closely spaced for smaller beaks, and holds nyger seed very well without spilling. I've gotten lots of finches, especially goldfinches, at mine (I live in Cincinnati, OH). Lots of house sparrows and a few wrens. You'll love this feeder! It's one of the sturdiest I have.
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Yes, as long as the "food" is larger seeds, corn, etc. Little pieces fall through...but really okay as it just falls in the tray and the birds can eat it from there.
904462
the dove manage to get on it but look like they are hanging on for dear life The majaroity of bigger birds stay away like blue jays - the woodpecker and yellow bird come to the feeder
2103172
The larger birds definitely have more problems. I see some large woodpeckers, jays on it but they struggle. I would probably look for a feeder with more of a long open base. Hope that helps.
30572
Hello, the largest birds I have seen in the feeder are sparrows of several types. I don't think cardinals would fit. I bought it because pigeons have discovered my larger feeder. Besides eating all the seed quickly, they scare away the smaller birds. With this feeder, the chickadees, finches and sparrows get a chance to feed.