Milo is a large, reddish round seed, also called sorghum. Because it is large and bulky, it is less expensive than most other types of birdseed, but it is less appealing to most bird species. Very few birds will eat milo, though it is a favorite food for doves, wild turkeys and pheasants.
What kind of birds eat Milo?
Birds That Eat Milo
- Game birds, such as wild turkeys, Gambel's quail, California quail, and ring-necked pheasants.
- Large doves, including Eurasian collared doves, white-winged doves, and rock pigeons.
- Large western jays, including western scrub-jays and Steller's jays.
Will mourning doves eat Milo?
If you are not offering any of these preferred foods, the birds will sometimes settle for a variety of other offerings such as scratch feed, popped corn, baked goods, and even milo (sorghum).
