Black Sunflower Seeds are some of the most popular bird feeds due to being some of the most efficient and widely attractive feed around. These seeds are meaty, providing plenty of proteins oils and fats and can easily be used at any time of the year. Black oil seeds have thinner shells, making them easy to crack open and allowing smaller, soft billed birds access to the highly nutritious seed.
Black sunflower seeds are best used in tube feeders and will attract a many different types of wild birds. The high fat content they provide is essential for building fat to maintain their warmth and energy throughout the year, keeping them warm in winter when food is scarce, and providing for both them and their young during the breeding & nesting seasons.