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Wagner's
Wagner's 52023 Black Oil Sunflower Seed Wild Bird Food, 5-Pound Bag
The one seed that draws the widest crowd.
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4.7· 2,505 ratings
$10.59
Price checked July 18, 2026
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Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated July 18, 2026Price checked July 18, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 398 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Anyone starting out: black-oil sunflower draws the widest variety of birds with thin, easy-open shells.
Skip it if
You want a tidy patio; in-shell seed leaves hulls and mess below the feeder.
Seed type
Black-oil sunflower
Bag weight
5 lb
Best for
Widest variety of birds
No-mess / hulled
No (in-shell)
Buyers praise
- Bird Attraction
- Quality
- Seed Quality
- Bag Size
Buyers flag
- Messiness
- Hygiene
- Value for money
- Durability
The BirdingScore, unpacked
Our published method blends real owner satisfaction with in-category value. No hidden math.
Owner satisfaction80/100
Field value95/100
Specifications
- Seed type
- Black-oil sunflower
- Bag weight
- 5 lb
- Best for
- Widest variety of birds
- No-mess / hulled
- No (in-shell)
- Form
- Loose seed (whole)
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Wagner's)Show
- Attracts the widest variety of birds
- Thin shelled sunflower - makes it easy for small beaked birds to open
- This seed has the high energy content that all birds need
- Highest quality grains used in blending
- Made in the USA
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.
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