10 of the Best Hummingbird Feeders to Entice Some Feathered Friends (and Make Your Yard Look Nice, Too)
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Spring is in full swing, bringing budding flowers, buzzing bees, sprouting trees and other curious critters to our gardens and porches. As we welcome extra hours of daylight, weather and sporadic showers, you might also want to invite some of nature’s beautiful creatures to your yard and spend some time admiring their beauty. The hummingbird is native to the Americas and many entice the birds to visit with a broad spectrum of feeding mechanisms, like these unique copper and glass and compact mason jar designs. Watching the brightly colored birds visit your feeder can be a tranquil and rewarding activity for all ages.
But what makes a good hummingbird feeder? Overall, you’ll want one that’s easy to clean, install and maintain, ideally with anti-ant and bee-proof features. Here are some of the best.
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The Best Hummingbird Feeders at a Glance
How We Chose the Best Hummingbird Feeders
First, we looked at the top-reviewed brands, putting a priority on the material, as plastic feeders are generally more affordable and hold up better over time in terms of breaking/cracking. We also put a priority on red feeders (or some mixture of red) as hummingbirds, in particular, are drawn to the color, as the flowers they eat tend to have red in them. Next, we researched the overall ease of cleaning with the feeders we selected, so they aren't a headache to maintain. Lastly, we evaluated the price of the feeders, giving a diverse range of price points within our list to meet all different types of budgets. The end result is a well-vetted roundup of quality hummingbird feeders that are affordable.
1. Sewanta Hummingbird Feeder
This feeder is exceedingly easy to use, with a wide mouth opening and a two-part base that conveniently twists open to clean and refill without hassle. The feeder features 10 flower-shaped feeding ports and a circular perch, suitable for the hummingbirds’ size and feeding behaviors. A clear reservoir makes it easy to monitor nectar levels and refill when necessary. An S-shaped hook can be slid directly onto a tree, hook or pole, with no tools required for installation. Plus, a bee guard prevents bees and other insects from accessing the nectar, ensuring that the hummingbirds have exclusive access to the food.
2. Vimoa Mini Hummingbird Feeder Four-Pack
With a single feeding port, this type of bird feeder provides an exclusive feeding spot for each hummingbird, minimizing competition and maximizing simplicity. Its compact size makes it suitable for dense spaces, easy to clean, refill and reinstall, all while its straightforward design allows viewers to observe feeding behaviors up close.
3. Lil Sweety Hummingbird Feeder
While most of the hummingbird feeders on the market boast that they are “easy to clean,” it doesn’t get easier than throwing it in the dishwasher! This top-shelf-safe bird feeder has 30 feeding ports, with full surround perches, and 200 reflective facets that catch sunlight, ensuring hummingbirds will spot it from afar. All you have to do is fill the reservoir with nectar, close the lid, and hang anywhere near your porch, patio or garden.
4. Nature's Way Mason Jar Feeder
With standard features like leak-free feeding ports and pieces that come apart for cleaning, this option maintains a straightforward and easy-to-use design, making it simple to set up and maintain. It’s a convenient and accessible option that will allow you to interact with your local avians without breaking the bank.
5. More Birds Amethyst Hummingbird Feeder
While this feeder ticks all the boxes with an easy refill mechanism, a capacity of 20 fluid ounces and five feeding ports, its transparent lavender design also provides a boatload of benefits. Beyond adding an attractive visual element to your outdoor space, its forthright design allows for unobstructed viewing, providing a unique opportunity to observe feeding behaviors and interactions.
6. Kingsyard Hummingbird Feeder
This feeder’s beautiful design is not only easy to install, but its circular base, equipped with both a leak-proof gasket and ant moat to prevent bugs from entering the ports, provides a 360-degree view of your fluttering friends. With the clear glass reservoir, it's easy to tell when the nectar needs refilling.
7. Plow & Hearth Window Watch Hummingbird Feeder
This petite feeder provides a unique perspective—attach it to your window with the convenient suction cup, fill with your newly brewed nectar and watch as hummingbirds are drawn to the red, flower-shaped top. This simple vessel is easy to assemble, and its singular feeding port allows for fascinating views of each unique visitor, without causing competition.
8. Perky-Pet Copper Feeder
For a hummingbird feeder that will seamlessly blend into your patio or backyard decor, look no further than this glass and copper feeder by Perky-Pet. It holds 32 fluid ounces of nectar, so you won't have to worry about constantly refilling, and the the four flower-shaped feeding ports are subtly accented with a vibrant red color to attract these fluttering beauties.
9. BirdDock Hummingbird Feeder
The ideal way to most closely interact with way to most closely interact with your visitors is to use a smart feeder with a built-in camera. This will allow you to observe the birds up close, for a prime opportunity to marvel at their manners when you're at home and away. With a night vision mode, too, you'll see more than you ever have before of these marvelous birds.
10. Perky-Pet Grand Master Hummingbird Feeder
A large bird feeder can bring a host of benefits to birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike, with its standout feature being its volume. With larger amounts of nectar, you can attract more birds, and reduce refilling frequency, as well as provide a reliable food source for birds, helping them survive and thrive in the face of habitat loss, climate change and other challenges.
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