Do Orioles Eat Suet

The birds occasionally take sunflower seed and suet, but they prefer sweeter fare. Oranges attract and give orioles a healthy food source. Some bird feeders are designed to serve orange halves, but simply putting orange halves, fruit-side up, on a deck railing or platform feeder works equally well.

What do you feed oriole birds?

1. Insects, mealworms, and wasps.
2. Nectar, either commercial mixes or homemade sugar water.
3. Flowers and flower pieces, such as buds.
4. Fruits, particularly oranges, apples, peaches, berries, and bananas.
5. Bread and other kitchen scraps (as very rare treats)
6. Suet mixed with bits of fruit, berries, or peanut butter.

What attracts Baltimore orioles?

Oriole birds are attracted to the color orange, so look for a feeder specifically designed for orioles. Make sure your feeder has large enough perches and drinking ports. It’s not unusual for orioles to try hummingbird feeders, but their bills are often too big. Orioles love the color and taste of oranges.