Black oil sunflower seeds are a staple of bird feeders around the world, but humans mainly snack on striped seeds. Find out ...

Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant. While the seed itself is encased in a black and white striped shell, sunflower seeds are white and have a tender texture.

Sunflower seeds are a tasty snack, packed with healthy fats and nutrients. Here's everything you need to know about sunflower seeds, *including* their nutrition, benefits and how to eat them ...

Gray striped sunflower seeds are less likely to be consumed by as many birds due to the tough shell and energy required to access the “meat” or heart inside.

Striped Sunflower Seed. Large striped sunflower seed has thick black and white striped shells that add considerable weight to the bag. You end up paying for those heavy shells, ...

Black striped sunflower seeds: most species will eat, and it’s loved by titmice and blue jays. Gray striped sunflower seeds are less preferred than other sunflower seeds.

Birds enjoy eating sunflower seeds, millet and other seeds at a feeder. While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what ...

A center of a sunflower blooming in Santa Cruz produces a naturally occurring heart. According to the National Sunflower Association, “It was the American Indian who first domesticated the pl… ...

If you watch the birds at your feeders rather than merely seeing them, the birds will tell you some interesting things about food and feeding.

If you prefer not setting out seeds and suet, check out our guide, native plants that will attract a bounty of birds. Join Rosie on the House every Saturday morning from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. on KTAR ...

Striped sunflower seeds will attract blue jays and cardinals. Although these seeds leave the hull on the ground, they easily can be raked into your garden in the spring.