For backyard birdwatchers, experts advise them to pay more attention to factors outside of color, like food, feeder location and feeder style. Red and yellow, low energy wavelength colors, they believed, were less popular because they are warning colors in nature.ĭespite these studies and continuing research, there is no general unanimity. These two young, future scientists believe that birds prefer colors in the high energy wavelengths-blue, purple, and green.

In an effort that won them the 2017 GlaxoSmithKline United Kingdom's Young Scientist Award, two students discovered blue was the clear winner with green coming in second.

Their study also concluded that robins were attracted to black and starlings to blue.

The Morrell Lab at the University of Hull in the United Kingdom determined silver and green to be the most popular colors regardless of the season.

In another surprise, they found siskins would flock to red feeders offering peanuts. They determined that goldfinches preferred green. Surprisingly, their study found the color silver was popular all year long.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds found that blue was the most popular color in the summer months.

However, a few studies have pointed to science-based findings about the role color plays in bird houses and bird feeders: Because of their love for oranges, oriole bird houses and bird feeders are often colored orange. Bird houses and bird feeders for goldfinches are often yellow, while blue is a common color for bluebird products. Red and pink tend to be the most common feeder colors for hummingbirds. Which Colors Attract More Birds?įrom a marketing standpoint, many bird houses are sold in colors that coordinate with certain bird species. Avoid metallic or fluorescent colors as they tend to be so bright, they offer no cover from predators. Gray, dull green, tan, or brown, are colors that make bird houses or bird feeders less visible to predators because they blend in best with natural surroundings. Colors that help a bird house or bird feeder blend into the environment are best in that regard.

The safety of birds should always be considered as predators will always be a threat. One key factor when choosing a color for your bird house or bird feeder is the location. Picking a Color for Your Bird Feeder or Bird House With this in mind, there may be some truth to color playing a role in attracting birds to backyard bird houses and bird feeders. However, unlike humans, birds have a fourth photoreceptor that allows them to see ultraviolet light. This is why researchers believe they can see more variations and intensities of colors than we do. In the animal kingdom, many animals-including dogs-only have two photoreceptors. That results in many animals seeing fewer colors on the visible spectrum.īirds have the same three photoreceptors as humans, but in greater numbers. Most people have color vision, as the human eye has three types of photoreceptors. Does one color attract more birds than another? How Much Can Birds Really See? One question that makes for a lively discussion is that of color. While we go to great lengths to offer food and water, there comes a point when you wonder if there is something else you can do to attract more birds.

Not only does this bird house offer as a decorative accent to your outdoor space, but it will house your favorite furry friends.Backyard birdwatchers dedicate a lot of time and resources into attracting a diversity of birds to their yards.

Made with quality, durable material, this product is made for the outdoors.

This modern bird feeder set of 3 will bring a beautiful vibe to your outdoor space.Here at Sullivans, we pride ourselves on creating product designs focused on quality and value, ensuring that our customers have access to beautiful products at reasonable price points. Our brand is rooted in tradition while incorporating modernized trends to keep your home looking up to date with timeless style. Over the last 55 years, Sullivans has become an industry leader in home decorations. The faux-finished copper rooftops really add to the chic appeal of this set. Geometric and modern, these beauties serve double-duty by adding an element of style to your outdoor living space, while providing a haven for birds that visit your home. Keep your garden in tip-top style with this trio of angled bird feeders.

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