bird feeder
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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 Japanese macaque, who some had nicknamed “Kingussie Kong,” was caught and tranquilized Thursday morning, after a member of public called a hotline to report it was eating from a bird feeder in their garden.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
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
A canary- colored goldfinch is perched on the railing, looking at the empty bird feeder dangling above it.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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