Birds attracted to Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Native to North America

STATE DISTRIBUTION (USDA): AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

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Black Eyed Susan Identification and Relationship with Birds

Herbaceous biennial, ranging from 2 to 3 feet in height, Black-Eyed Susan (which is commonly found in the wild) is a bright yellow flower with a brown center, that blooms from early summer to early fall. Black-Eyed Susan plays host to and attracts many species of insects, which in turn attract insectivorous birds. The seeds of this flower will also attract birds, including the American Goldfinch.

Birds Most Commonly Attracted to Black-Eyed Susan

• American Goldfinch
• Black-Capped Chickadee
• Eastern Towhee
• Insectivorous Birds
• Northern Cardinal
• White-Breasted Nuthatch