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bird feeder

American  

noun

  1. an outdoor container with food for birds.


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Over 16 million households are thought to put out food on a regular basis, with an estimated one bird feeder for every nine birds that use them.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2026

When a squirrel takes on your bird feeder, it’s using the same evolutionary tool kit your primate ancestors developed.

From Slate Jan. 25, 2026

The woman said she had thrown bread out to feed birds earlier in the day, in addition to having a stationary bird feeder in her yard.

From Washington Times Dec. 19, 2023

Before I set up the Wi-Fi-connected, AI-powered Bird Buddy smart bird feeder, I didn’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about the birds in my backyard.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2023

Outside, a mourning dove cooed from the bird feeder and a Cadillac glided to a dignified stop at the corner.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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