Feeder comparison
Window Feeder vs Hanging Feeder
Window feeders prioritize close viewing and safe on-glass placement; hanging feeders offer more siting and capacity options.
FeatureWindow FeederTube Feeder
Best foramerican goldfinch, black capped chickadee, tufted titmouse, house finchamerican goldfinch, black capped chickadee, tufted titmouse, house finch
Foodblack oil sunflower, nyjer, sunflower chipsblack oil sunflower, nyjer, sunflower chips
Main tradeoffTray can collect droppingsShared ports can transmit disease
Window Feeder
A compact tray or hopper attached directly to a window for close viewing.
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A hanging cylinder with feeding ports that can limit access by bird size and seed type.
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