1.Hopper Feeders:
Resemble small houses with slanted roofs to protect seeds from rain and snow.
Store a larger quantity of seeds, which are dispensed as birds eat.
Typically attract a variety of birds, including cardinals, sparrows, and finches.
2.Tube Feeders:
Long, cylindrical feeders with multiple feeding ports and perches along the sides.
Ideal for small birds like finches, chickadees, and sparrows.
Often designed with narrow openings to keep out larger birds and squirrels.
3.Platform or Tray Feeders:
Open trays that can be mounted on poles, hung, or placed on the ground.
Accessible to many types of birds, including ground feeders like doves and juncos.
Need to be cleaned frequently to avoid buildup of waste and bacteria.
4.Window Feeders:
Small feeders that attach to windows with suction cups, allowing close-up views of birds.
Great for apartments or homes without gardens, and ideal for feeding smaller birds.
Birds like finches, chickadees, and sparrows are frequent visitors.
5.Suet Feeders:
Made for holding suet cakes, which are blocks of fat mixed with seeds and fruit.
Suet is high-energy and beneficial in winter when birds need extra calories.
Attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, and other insect-eating birds.
6.Nectar Feeders:
Typically made for hummingbirds, nectar feeders are filled with sugar water to mimic flower nectar.
Often have bright red or orange parts to attract hummingbirds.
Must be cleaned regularly to prevent mold and bacteria from forming in the nectar.
7.Ground Feeders:
Simple trays or platforms placed directly on the ground to attract ground-feeding birds.
Often used by species like sparrows, doves, and juncos.
Should be placed in safe, predator-free areas to protect feeding birds.
