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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Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Nature Anywhere Window Bird Feeder Get acquainted with the neighborhood birds using this introductory bird feeder.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Sow Extra Seeds Another great method is, essentially, feeding the birds—and not just with great bird feeders.
—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
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Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Nature Anywhere Window Bird Feeder Get acquainted with the neighborhood birds using this introductory bird feeder.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Sow Extra Seeds Another great method is, essentially, feeding the birds—and not just with great bird feeders.
—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
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“Bird feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20feeder. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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