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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Owls won't visit a bird feeder and often avoid outdoor lights at night.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The Cornell Lab recommends that bird feeders and birdbaths be cleaned regularly to keep diseases in check.
—George Petras, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
How to Make an Orange Peel Bird Feeder While a permanent backyard bird feeder is always an option, a compostable bird feeder is quick to make from a larger citrus fruit.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Eco-friendly options for repurposing a tree include creating mulch, a backyard pond habitat or bird feeders.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The Cornell Lab recommends that bird feeders and birdbaths be cleaned regularly to keep diseases in check.
—George Petras, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
How to Make an Orange Peel Bird Feeder While a permanent backyard bird feeder is always an option, a compostable bird feeder is quick to make from a larger citrus fruit.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Eco-friendly options for repurposing a tree include creating mulch, a backyard pond habitat or bird feeders.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Bird feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20feeder. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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