Attracting birds with Mealworms

Mealworms are the larvae form of the darkling beetle, they have a worm-like shape and are attractive to many species of bird. Mealworms, which are incredibly nutritious (for birds), can be purchased living or dried. Birds seem to prefer living mealworms but will eat dried ones much the same, Eastern Bluebirds in particular like to munch on mealworms.

Birds that Eat Mealworms

• ‍American Robin    
• ‍Black-Capped Chickadee    
• Carolina Wren    
• ‍Downy Woodpecker    
• ‍Eastern Bluebird    
• Hermit Thrush    
• ‍Indigo Bunting    
• ‍Northern Cardinal    
• ‍Red-Bellied Woodpecker    
• ‍Scarlet Tanager    
• ‍White-Breasted Nuthatch