Are seed eating birds a consumer?

Yes, seed-eating birds are considered consumers in an ecosystem. In ecological terms, consumers are organisms that obtain energy and nutrients by consuming other organisms. Seed-eating birds, such as sparrows, finches, and cardinals, feed primarily on seeds produced by plants. By consuming these seeds, the birds convert the stored energy in the seeds into their own energy to support their metabolic activities, growth, and reproduction. As seed consumers, these birds play a crucial role in distributing seeds and contributing to the dispersal of plant species within an ecosystem.