An immature male Black-chinned Hummingbird feeds from a tubular red flower with a cactus in the background.
An immature male Black-chinned Hummingbird feeds from a tubular red flower with a cactus in the background.
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Plants for Birds

The best bird feeders have roots
Black-chinned Hummingbird. Photo: Marjorie Morrison/Audubon Photography Awards
Black-chinned Hummingbird. Photo: Marjorie Morrison/Audubon Photography Awards
Bird-Friendly Communities

Plants for Birds

The best bird feeders have roots

Did you know that you can provide critical habitat for birds and other wildlife in your own outdoor spaces? By adding native plants to your yard, patio, schoolyard, office, or other outdoor space, you can become part of the growing movement to create pockets of habitat within urban landscapes that are essential to the survival of our native birds, butterflies, bees, and more.

Not sure how to get started? We've got you covered! Just enter your email address and zip code into Audubon's Plants for Birds search bar below and you'll gain access to everything you need to know - what to plant, where to get them, and which birds you're benefitting. Start transforming your landscape into valuable habitat today!

Want to dig in further? Check out National Audubon's collection of Plants for Birds resources.

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