They also have a high-fat content of between 25 and 30%.Īll this makes mealworms a highly nutritious food that fits right in with the birds’ natural diet. Dried mealworms are typically more than 50% protein. Why are Mealworms Good For Birds?įor insectivorous birds mealworms are very much a natural food, they are the larvae of insects, so it should be no surprise that they are loved. Mealworms are golden brown in colour and about an inch long with up to 12 distinct body sections and six legs when mature. For example, is the weather is cold – or if you keep them in the fridge. The larvae stage – the actual mealworms – lasts around 2 months for most darkling beetles, though they can stay semi-dormant in the larvae stage for much longer if needed. However, as well as grain, they will eat a whole range of things from meat scraps to fruit and veg and even feathers! They are considered a pest in many places as their primary diet is damp, stored grain. These beetles are native to Europe but are now present in most parts of the world. They are the larvae of a type of darkling beetle, scientific name Tenebrio Molitor. So let’s take a look at which birds enjoy mealworms, why they are so beneficial, and how even the most squeamish of you can offer them without losing your lunch! Which Birds Eat Mealworms?īefore we look at which birds eat mealworms, let’s take a closer look at what mealworms actually are. And as part of a balanced diet mealworms can be a great support to insectivorous birds at many times of the year. But this tasty little snack is loved by many of our native birds. I can hear some of you going “eeeuuugh!” at the very mention of mealworms.
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