Striped Sunflower Seed

Striped Sunflower Seeds

Striped sunflower seeds are ideal for larger birds, such as Blue Jays, due to their size and tougher shells. Smaller birds often find these seeds challenging or impossible to crack open, making them less suitable for universal songbird feeding compared to smaller, easier-to-open black oil sunflower seeds.

These seeds are an excellent choice if you're dealing with an influx of Starlings, as these invasive birds are unable to crack them open. Using striped sunflower seeds strategically allows you to continue feeding larger birds while discouraging Starlings, helping to preserve resources for native bird species.