Food field note
White proso millet
Small grain favored by many ground-feeding birds.
Storage
Keep it worth eating.
Keep dry and offer modest amounts so ground seed does not accumulate.
Safety
Know when to toss it.
Sweep wet leftovers and hulls; avoid mixes dominated by unwanted filler seed.
Serve it in
Compatible feeders.
Possible visitors
Birds that may choose it.
Learn more
Trusted field references
- Bird FeedingMissouri Department of Conservation ↗
- Feeding Birds: a Quick Guide to Seed TypesCornell Lab of Ornithology ↗
- Food TypesProject FeederWatch ↗
BirdQuest summary last reviewed 2026-07-20. External sources open in a new tab.