GLOSSARY

Backyard Blend Bird Seed – A bird seed blend that is loved by various backyard birds with ingredients like black oil sunflower, peanut splits, red millet, and more.

Birding – The observation of birds in their natural habitats as a hobby.

Bird Barbs - The rows of strands making up their feathers

Bird Bars - Rows of distinctly colored feathers running across the bird's body.

Bird Beak – Also called Bill – the mouth of a bird.

Bird Bill – Also called Beak – the mouth of a bird.

Bird Bib - Colored region seen below the chin of the bird.

Bird Bounding – A flight pattern in which a bird alternates flapping (during which it rises slightly) with glides on closed wings (during which it descends slightly).

Bird Call Notes – Bird sounds that are generally shorter and simpler than songs. Many seem to convey a specific message, such as begging calls (hunger), alarm calls (danger), and contact calls (the caller’s location).

Bird Comb - Fleshly skin seen on bird's crown, i.e., roosters.

Bird Crest – Set of elongated contour feather on the top of the head.

Bird Crown - Or cap, is the top area of a bird's head.

Bird Egg Incubation - The laying or resting on eggs, which generates heat, causing the eggs to hatch.

Bird Fledging - The act of a young bird leaving its nest.

Bird Molting – When a bird loses its feathers, to regrow new ones.

Bird Stoop - Descending of a bird onto its prey.

Bird Talons - Elongated claws of a bird of prey.

Bug-free Commitment – A commitment to keeping bird seed bug-free by packaging recipes fresh and on-demand in easy-to-use resealable bags.

Classic Bird Seed – Attracts the most sought-after backyard birds including Cardinals, Blue Jays, Goldfinches, Doves, and more.

Classic Non-Mess Bird Food – A bird seed type that is a nutrient-packed blend of shell-free nuts, cranberries, and other treats.

Craft Bird Seed – Hand-crafted bird feed in small batches to ensure peak freshness and ultra-high-quality standards.

Critter Blend Food – Feed that attracts backyard creatures such as chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits.

Conspecific - Birds that are members of the same species.

Cuttlebone Bird Treats – A significant source of extra minerals and calcium for pet birds that can be used as both a toy and tasty treat.

Domestic Bird Seed – Bird seed that is for domestic bird types, such as Parrots, Cockatiels, and Parakeets.  

Down Feathers - The key feathers which keep the birds warm.

Drake - Name given to some male species of birds.

Exotic Birds - Non-native or tropical birds to North America.

Fortified Canary & Finch Food – A bird feed that has been crafted to provide a well-rounded diet that is not only nutritious and tasty, but also fun for Canaries and Finches alike.

Fortified Cockatiel Food- Bird seed that is crafted specifically for Cockatiels with ingredients like white millet, canary seed, green and red oat groat, and more.

Fortified Parakeet Food – Bird seed that is crafted specifically for parakeets with ingredients like white millet, canary seed, red millet, and more.

Fortified Parrot Food – This bird feed is a colorful recipe packed with large chunks of nutritious treats and bite-sized gourmet snacks for Parrots.

Gander - Name given to a male goose.

Habitat - An environment that certain species of birds will live in.

Holistic Bird Seed – Crafted with the highest-quality bird seed ingredients, such as raisins, sunflowers, almonds, pecans, pistachios, and more.

IBA - Important Bird Area.

In-Shell Peanut Wildlife Food – This bird feed type is loved by Woodpeckers, Jays, Chickadees, Nuthatches, Chipmunks, Squirrels, and more.

Multi-Bird Seed Blend – Bird feed that attracts a variety of birds, such as Cardinals and Blue Jays.

Natural Millet Bird Sprays – A favorite pet bird supplement for a wide variety of domestic birds, millet spray is a natural source of phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, and protein.

Non-GMO Bird Seed Recipes – Bird feed that is not created with non-genetically modified organisms.

Premium Black Oil Sunflower Bird Seed – A popular bird seed ingredient since it has high nutrient value and thin shells.

Premium Wild Bird Food – A bird seed that is balanced and blended to attract a variety of wild birds with black oil sunflower and striped sunflowers.

Premium Nyjer Thistle Seed - A bird seed recipe loved by Goldfinches, House Finches, Doves, Pigeons, and others.

Striped Sunflower Bird Seed – A high quality, high-fat, high-oil bird seed ingredient with a thicker hull than traditional Black Oil Sunflower Seed.

Sunflower Bird Chips – This bird seed type is rich in oils and high in fat which makes it a great source of quality calories for birds.

Unblended Bird Seed – Designed for customers who want to create their own bird seed blend by mixing ingredients such as thistle seed, black oil sunflower, striped sunflower, and more.

Unblended Peanut Splits – A high fat bird seed type that provides energy for birds such as Chickadees, Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, Chipmunks, and more.