bird feeder
noun
variants
or less commonly birdfeeder
or bird-feeder
plural bird feeders also birdfeeders
: a device or apparatus for supplying food to birds
especially
: one that is designed to be used outdoors in order to attract wild birds
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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
Owls won't visit a bird feeder and often avoid outdoor lights at night.
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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
Owls won't visit a bird feeder and often avoid outdoor lights at night.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Best smart bird feeder accessories Let’s be honest, birds deserve a little luxury.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Bird lovers should hop on this $15 glass hummingbird feeder or this solar bird feeder deal ASAP, as both styles are super popular and selling in droves.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Bird feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20feeder. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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