Songbirds: Backyard Species Guide

Cardinals, robins, sparrows, blue jays and more — what they eat and how long they live

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Songbirds are the small, tuneful birds that fill backyards and gardens. This hub links to our species guides on what each one eats and how long it lives.

Cardinals

Bright, seed-loving and year-round visitors. See what cardinals eat and how long cardinals live.

Robins

Famous worm-hunters and early singers. See what robins eat and how long robins live.

Sparrows

Small, adaptable and everywhere. See what sparrows eat and how long sparrows live.

Blue jays

Bold, clever and noisy. See what blue jays eat and how long blue jays live.

More backyard songbirds

Explore wrens, chickadees, starlings and mourning doves.

Explore songbird guides

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Frequently asked questions

What food attracts the most songbirds?

Black-oil sunflower seed suits many backyard songbirds such as cardinals and chickadees, but favourites vary by species — check each species guide.

What is a songbird?

Songbirds (perching birds) are a large group of mostly small birds with specialised voice boxes for song, including cardinals, robins, sparrows, wrens and many more.

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