Food field note
Sugar-water nectar
Plain white table sugar dissolved in water for hummingbird feeders.
Storage
Keep it worth eating.
Make manageable batches, refrigerate unused nectar, and replace feeder contents often.
Safety
Know when to toss it.
Use four parts water to one part white sugar. Never add dye, honey, or artificial sweetener.
Serve it in
Compatible feeders.
Possible visitors
Birds that may choose it.
Learn more
Trusted field references
- Attracting HummingbirdsMissouri Department of Conservation ↗
- Food TypesProject FeederWatch ↗
- Safe Bird FeedingProject FeederWatch ↗
BirdQuest summary last reviewed 2026-07-20. External sources open in a new tab.