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A hopper is a good choice for a main bird feeding station. Hoppers will attract a variety of wild birds and songbirds to a backyard habitat. They are designed to accommodate several species. A hopper feeder conveniently opens from the top by lifting the roof, making re-filling and pour seeds in an easy task. Most types of seed you choose can be used in this style, and they add to any garden sanctuary. They are also fairly well protected from the weather, rain and snow, keeping your bird seed drier than other styles of bird feeders such as platform bird feeders which can be more exposed. A large capacity feeder can hold enough seed to keep you from having to do constant re-fills and are most often made with Plexiglas sides, allowing to easily see when the feeder needs more seeds. Hopper bird feeders come in different styles, may be hung, post mounted or pole mount designs.

Adjust Height Hopper Wild bird Adjust Height Wild Bird Feeder. Adjust to feed mixed seed or thistle. Small hanging design	All Weather Feeder All Weather Hopper Seed Bird Feeder. Watertight roof, hopper had moisture proof seal. Keep food dry	Barn Bird Feeders Barn Wild Bird Feeder. Quick open top makes filling easy. Poly barn design, hang or pole mount
Battery Wild Bills Feeder Wild Bills battery operated, generates a mild zap to stop squirrels and keep them out of food. Large capacity	Cedar Audubon Feeder Audubon Deluxe Honey Stained Seed Feeder. Hopper made of natural wood, attractive to	Cedar Bird Feeder Large Wooden classic design hopper, side suet baskets. Woodlink all one backyard bird feeding station
Cedar Bird Feeder Small Made of wood, attractive and long lasting. Woodlink clear hopper seed bin to see when needs refills	Cedar Copper Audubon Audubon Medium Ranch Feeder with Copper Top. Natural wooden cedar hopper. Best backyard	Cedar Copper Roof Hopper Large capacity wood feeder attracts wild bird species to a habitat. Woodlink bird watchers
Cedar Copper Roof Suet All one Woodlink bird feeding station. Side suet baskets, hopper seed bin, made of durable wood	Cedar Deluxe Audubon Audubon Large Ranch Feeder with 2 Suet Cages. Large capacity, made of cedar wood. Perfect	Cedar Deluxe Feeder Large Classic wooden weather resistant build, easy mount. Pole, post mount. Woodlink backyard wildlife
Cedar Deluxe Feeder Small Great accent feeding station for wild bird food seed, blend or mix. Woodlink patio, deck shepherds crook	Cedar Deluxe Suet Cage All one Woodlink bird feeding station, side suet baskets. Post pole mount, hanging. Idea	Cedar Deluxe Suet Cages Best choice single bird feeding station. Offer seed, suet one bird feeder. Woodlink pole
Cedar Quality Audubon Audubon Small Ranch Feeder. Small space hanging bird feeder, great for balcony or porch	Cedar Quality Bird Feeder Wood post, pole mount. Great choice for offering blend or straight seed. Woodlink yard	Cedar Quality Suet Baskets Solid wooden bird feeder with Plexiglas hopper, 2 handy wire suet basket on sides. Classic design
Chalet Suet Seed Wild bird Deluxe Chalet Feeder with Suet baskets on side. All in one feeding station, great gift	Classic Feeder Set Classic Feeder with pole, baffle gift set. Built on canister baffle, pole, large capacity hopper tube	Classic Hanging Feeder Classic Hanging Feeder. Built weather baffle over hopper seed feeding stations, best bird
Classic Large Hanging Large Classic Hanging Bird Feeder, plastic squirrel weather baffle. Attract wild songbirds to habitat	Copper Lantern Bird Feeder An elegant look a backyard bird watchers habitat. Large capacity, glass hopper. Supply	Cottage Christmas Wren Holiday Offerings Christmas Wren Feeder in red or white. Lovely, country cottage shabby chic appeal
Cottage Little Wren Fledgling Little Wren Feeder. Country outdoor décor, charming addition to a backyard habitat	Cottage Nestlings Feeder Nestling Feeder Taupe, Blue, Green or Yellow. Stunning shingle roof, decorative and functional	Cottage Seed Bird Feeder Fledgling Bermuda Seed Bird Feeder. Beautiful details, wonderful island architecture style. Feed
Decorative Forest Hopper Black Forest Seed Bird Feeder. Beautifully detailed rustic style for gardeners songbird sanctuary	Effortless Feeding Station Effort-Less Bird Feeding Station. Backyard bird watchers best. Attract wild songbirds, create	Engraved Meadow Rose Meadow Rose Seed Bird Feeder Brown. Rust resistant steel, artistic etched seed bin panes. Best
Engraved Scarlet Rose Scarlet Rose Seed Bird Feeder Red. Steel metal, unique etched hopper with beautiful rose pattern	Engraved Sunflower Birdscapes Sunflower Garden Lantern Seed Bird Feeder. Lovely sunflower etched on sides, pretty	Engraved Tulip Garden Birdscapes Tulip Garden Lantern Seed Bird Feeder. Outdoor décor for a wildlife songbird sanctuary
Fancy Garden Office Historic Reproductions Luther Burbank's Garden Office Bird Feeder. Grey, white trim, shingle roof	Fancy Wingdale Hanging Classic Wingdale Hanging Seed Bird Feeder. Wooden perches, traditional pine shingled roof	Garden Bird On Thistle Bird On Thistle Seed Bird Feeder Black. Heavy duty steel, generous feeding space for songbirds
Garden Gate Feeder The Garden Gate Seed Bird Feeder Black. Pretty cut out scroll pattern, drain holes ensure fres	Garden Lattice Feeder Garden Lattice Seed Bird Feeder Green. Large capacity for mixed seed, blend or sunflower	Garden Lotus Seed Garden Lotus Bird Feeder sleek Asian inspired style for Japanese, Zen gardens. Calm, tranquil
Garden Red Hummingbird Jolly Pop Red Hummingbird Design Feeder. Attractive hummingbird cut out. Backyard bird watching	Garden Wilderness Ornamental Bronze Wilderness Bird Feeder, Hang on porch, patio, deck in tree. Bring nature	Gazebo Copper Top Pine Wild bird Copper Top Pine Gazebo Feeder. Hanging or pole mounted. Copper roof, leaf motif window
Gazebo Funky Seed Feeder Wild Bird Funky Gazebo Seed Feeder. Fun for kids, children. Teach kids about backyard wildlife	Gazebo Grande Feeder Grande Gazebo large capacity feeder. Six sided, pole mount. Weather resistant cedar wooden	Gazebo Large Premium Wild Bird Large Premium Gazebo Feeder. Attract wild birds to a yard or garden, feed mixed seed
Gazebo Pine Hopper Wild bird Pine Gazebo Feeder may be hung or pole mounted. Made of wood, medium size capacity	Gazebo Wild Bird Feeder Wild bird Gazebo Wild Bird Feeder Green. Small seed hopper for attracting wrens, finches, chickadees	Glass Hopper Feeder Aqua Beaming Feeder Aqua colorful crush glass seed hopper. Best gift idea for bird watchers, nature
Glass Hopper Feeder Red Beaming Bird Feeder Red colorful crush glass seed bin. Best gift idea for wild bird watchers	Hanging Lantern Feeder Heritage Farms Lantern Seed Bird Feeder. Small patio, apartment balcony, townhouse or condo	Lamp Cafe Feeder Heritage Farms Cafe Seed Bird Feeder. Hanging seed hopper perfect to attract songbirds to yard
Lamp Cottage Lantern Wild bird Cottage Lantern Feeder. Small space, small capacity decorative seed hopper. Feeding	Lamp Cupola Hopper Wild bird Cupola Bird Feeder, early American folk art architectures. Country rooster, stars adorn	Lamp Garden Lanterns Wild bird Garden Lantern Feeder. Small space hanging style for balcony, tree, porch or patio feeding
Lamp Paul Revere Wild bird Paul Revere Feeder Natural. Attractive early American, colonial style seed hopper best pick	Lamp Victorian Seed Wild Bird Victorian Lamp Seed Feeder styled after beautiful Victorian street light. Pole mount steel	Mandarin Bird Feeder Mandarin Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder. Hooded baffle on top, large capacity seed feeding bins
Mandarin Dividers Seed Mandarin A La Carte squirrel proof bird feeder. Hooded baffle on top, four seed feeding compartments	Metal Seeds N More Feeder Heritage Farms Seeds N More Bird Feeder suet cage sides. All in one feeding station, double sided	Metal Seeds N More Mini Mini Seeds More Hopper Seed Bird Feeder. Perfect small sized hopper seed feeding station
Metal Squirrel Resistant Steel construction of hopper bird feeder to resist squirrel damage! Locking lid, clear panels, monitor seed	Metro Modern Hopper Wild bird Metro Seed Feeder Clear. Contemporary style small space outdoor décor. Apartment balcony	Mission Berkshire Lodge Wild bird Berkshire Lodge Bird Feeder. Traditional authentic arts and crafts period style. Attract
Mission Hopper Black Mission Seed hopper black color in traditional, authentic arts and crafts period design. Best ideas	Mission Mountain Lantern Black Mountain Lantern Seed Bird Feeder. Contemporary look in arts and crafts period feeding	Mission Silver Lantern Lantern Seed Bird Feeder Silver. Contemporary version of arts and crafts period feeding station
Multi Sided Feeder Chain Wood Multi Sided seed hopper feeder, hanging chain. Attractive wooden wild bird feeding	Pagoda Bird Feeder Wild bird Pagoda Bird Feeder Brown Orange. Best pick Japanese, Zen garden or Asian themed yard	Ranch Flip Top Screen Med Medium Flip Top Feeder with Perforated Plastic Bottom. High quality, hand crafted wood. Red cedar
Ranch Flip Top Screen Sm Small Hanging Feeder with Perforated Plastic Bottom for drainage. Keep food dry in rain, snow	Ranch Redwood Classic Heath Classic Suet Redwood bird feeder. Large capacity seed hopper, hang or post mount	Recycled Green Tall Feeder Going Green Tall Hopper recycled plastic bird feeder. Fill with favorite seed mix, blend or sunflower
Recycled Hopper Copper Going Green Hanging or Post Mount Copper top Hopper recycled plastic bird feeder. Pretty	Recycled Large Hopper Eco-Strong Large Hopper recycled plastic bird feeder. Create a backyard habitat, attracting wild	Recycled Premier Large Ex Going Green Extra Large Premier recycled plastic bird feeder. Bird watchers best pick. Low maintenance
Recycled Premier Larger Going Green Large Premier recycled plastic bird feeder with Suet baskets on side, large capacity	Recycled Premier Medium Going Green Medium Premier recycled plastic bird feeder. Easy clean, never rots fades or chips. Best	Recycled Ranch Feeder Audubon Going Green hanging ranch seed bird feeder. Hopper made of recycled plastic
Recycled Ranch Small Going Green Recycled Plastic Small Ranch Bird Feeder, Backyard bird watchers best pick. No rot	Recycled Ranch Suet Audubon Going Green hopper ranch bird seeder side suet baskets. Made of recycled plastic	Recycled Songbird Hopper Eco-Strong Songbird Hopper recycled plastic seed bird feeder. Backyard watchers favorite, simple
Red Barn Combo Feeder Heritage Farms Red Barn Combo Feeder. Cute feeding station kids love. Allow children to learn	Sea Port Seed Feeder Porthole hanging hopper adds nautical touch. Beautiful antique brass authentic	Sea Side Bird Feeder Garden Sea Side Bird Feeder. Whimsical, fun, colorful beach themed small capacity seed hopper
Seed Bird Feeder Solstice Beautiful celestial hanging hopper with sun and moon design. A whimsical, charming touch	Seed Feeder Branch Bird Feeder Branches. Tranquil, calm and natural design. Decorative seed bird feeder to attract	Seed Feeder Leaves Bird Feeder Leaves. Leaf motif for soothing yard environment, outdoor living space. Best gift idea
Seed Feeder Patriot Garden Patriot Bird Feeder. Americana, early American, colonial or prim decorative style. Décor	Seed Feeder Serenity Classic Brands Serenity seed Bird Feeder. Hanging design, use on deck, patio or shepherds	Seed or Thistle Feeder Classic Abundance seed Bird Feeder. Fill hopper favorite blend or small nyjer. Adjustable feeding
Seed or Thistle Unity Classic Brands Unity seed feeder. Fill favorite blend, mix or small nyjer. Adjustable feeding	Shelter Squirrel Proof Squirrel Proof Weather Shelter. Weight activated hopper seed bird feeder with protective roof	Sky Cafe Bird Feeder Durable roof, angled rim send squirrels slipping off before they reach seed. Cardinals, chickadees
Sky Cafe Divider Hanging Sky Cafe Carte squirrel proof bird feeder. Large capacity seed bins hold food for wild	Taper Lantern Mission Lantern Taper Feeder Silver. Attractive feeding station to attract wild birds. Hang on patio	Tapered Butterfly Blue Butterfly Seed Bird Feeder Blue. Elegant shape. Lovely small feeding area for hanging on apartment
Tapered Garden Gates 10" Garden Gate Taper seed bird feeder for black oil sunflower, mixed seeds or favorite blend	Tapered Monarch Blue Monarch Taper Feeder Blue. Pretty small space outdoor décor garden accent. Attract wild birds	Triple Bin Bird Feeder Gray Party Bird Feeder Gray. Attract more wild birds to a yard and offer 3 types of seed. Divided bin
Triple Bin Lg Gazebo Triple Bin Party Bird Feeder. Attract more species to backyard yard, offer 3 types of seed. Divided	Triple Tube Easy Fill Wild bird Easy Fill Deluxe Feeder. Large capacity hopper means less refilling. Backyard watching	Unique Cedar Hopper Cedar Hopper Feeder Brown in large or small capacity. Great gift idea for wild bird lovers
Unique Cedar Suet Seed Cedar Suet And Seed Bird Feeder all in one backyard wildlife station. Post mounted or hang	Unique Gazebo Bird Feeder Unique Gazebo Bird Feeder. Attractive four sided design to hold more songbirds at once. Best	Wild Bird Colonial Our Pets Colonial Bird Feeder. Made of durable, weather resistant materials wide roof, tray
Wild Bird Country Country Bird Feeder Made of weather resistant materials wide roof, tray attracts species	Wild Bird Station Cedar Wild bird Station Cedar Feeder. Cardinals, finches, wrens, sparrows and other species	Wild Bird Victorian Victorian Bird Feeder fun decorative seed hopper. Cardinals, wrens, finches, sparrows, other species
Wood Barn Extra Large Wood Extra Large Barn Bird Feeder for black oil sunflower seed, blends or favorite mix. Cardinals	Wood Barn Large Feeder Wood Large Barn Feeder. Offer black oil sunflower seed, blend or best mix. Cardinals love	Wood Barn Med Feeder Wood Medium Barn Hanging Bird Feeder. Feed black oil sunflower or best seed mix. Cardinals love
Wood Post Mount Med Wood Medium Post Mount Seed Bird Feeder	Wood Small Hanging Wood Small Hanging Hopper Feeder with Chain	Wood Standard Hanging Wood Standard Hanging Seed Bird Feeder
Wood Standard Post Mount Wood Standard Post Mount Seed Bird Feeder	Wood Wall Post Front Wood Mixed Seed Front Seed Bird Feeder	Wooden Mountain Chapel Wild bird Mountain Chapel Wood Feeder
Wooden Pinery Natural Wild bird Pinery Feeder Natural. Perfect gift idea for backyard bird lover on gift giving list	Wooden Suet Seed Wild bird Lodge Feeder Natural

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Hopper Bird Feeders

Designed to accommodate several types of bird species as small birds such as wrens and chickadees or large birds such as doves, jays, grosbeaks, cardinals and woodpeckers can land on them and feed comfortably. Mounting is available in a variety of options - hung, post or pole mount.

Our personal opinion is that you were are a backyard bird watcher who wishes to have only one feeder in your backyard, our recommendation would be the hopper style. They can accommodate a wide variety of birds, are easy to fill, has a good view of the birds for watching and need filling less often. Some larger pole mount models have suet cages mounted to the sides, allowing you to offer suet to wild birds from one station. Smaller birds, ground feeders and also larger birds such as woodpeckers, can all eat from a hopper feeder. Be sure when shopping for a hopper feeder that you find one which is easy to clean. Many hoppers now come with removable screened or wire mesh platforms, helping to cut down on debris piling up where the birds land.

Hopper wild bird feeders may be hung or pole mounted and if they are positioned correctly provide a good watching station. They require squirrel/raccoon guards and may be cleaned with hot water, a stiff brush and soap. If your hopper feeder is not metal, occasionally bleach your hopper feeder with a light bleach solution, taking care to avoid metal parts. Rinse the feeder very well!

Hopper Bird Feeder Buying Guide

A hopper bird feeder is a bird feeder with a seed bin reservoir and a tray which the seed spills onto. Birds can perch on the tray and eat the seeds from there, and I feel it is the best style of feeder to have if you only are going to put up one bird feeder. All of the feeders pictured here are available from: Hopper Bird Feeders

Advantages of a Hopper Style Bird Feeder: and what features to look for when shopping for one. Before you buy a hopper bird feeder, check these features before you bring one home and find out something else would suit your needs better.

They can hold a lot of seed so that you don't have to fill them as often. When you go to buy a hopper, be sure to check the capacity if infrequent filling is something you want. Some can hold six lbs of bird seed. Others are a lot smaller and only hold one or two pounds of food. The smaller ones are great for decks and patios, but think about how often you wish to fill the feeder before buying. Don't go by a photo if ordering online, some of these feeders are quite large in reality but appear small in a picture and vis versa. Check how much a feeder holds.

You can often see the level of seed in most hoppers, so you know when it is time to refill the feeders. This way the birds in a backyard are not likely to run out of food if you aren't aware that the feeder is empty. It saves trips back and forth to feeding stations to check on seed levels. Low maintenance is a good quality! Checking if a feeder needs to be refilled quickly gets old. Now, not all hoppers are great at viewing seed levels. Some have completely clear panels while others have a small window. Models with small clear panel that runs the length of the feeder. If your bird feeder is going to be close to someplace you pass near daily or near a sitting area, this style is fine. You will be able to view the panel. If your feeders are going to be located at any distance from where you pass by, I do not recommend this style. It's hard to see the seed in the window from any distance at all. The seed used will probably be dark like sunflower seeds, and the feeder is dark. Can you see if a feeder needs to be filled? Be sure to take this into consideration when buying a hopper.

Easy to mount. Hopper feeders can usually be pole mounted. This is our personal favorite style of mounting since you can baffle them against squirrels or raccoons and also keeps them stable. If you don't have a good area for post mounting, you can usually hang them. Decide if you want your hopper feeder hung or post pole mounted, and make sure the model you pick can be mounted that way.

They hold different types of seed. Hopper feeders are great for offering bird seed blends or mixes. I always recommend black oil sunflower seed as the primary food to offer wild birds, and to use this by itself in a hopper, but if you like to use a mix, a hooper will work for this. The exception to seed mixes is anything with tiny seeds in it such as millet. Do not use a blend with millet, nyjer thistle, or any such small seed. Small seed will just fall out. Another thing to consider is how many of your backyard birds prefer a particular seed. They may just dig through a blend and toss out the stuff they don't like to get to what they do want, such as that tasty peanut. Your feeder will empty out quickly and a lot of food end up on the ground.

Many bird species can use them. Because hopper feeders have trays on them, most species of birds can land on and feed from them. This includes larger cardinals to small chickadees and makes them perfect as primary feeding stations. You can attract a lot of different species with one feeder type. Unlike a tube feeder, which has perches and seed ports, a hopper will always have seed in the tray until the entire feeder is empty. On a tube feeder, as the tube empties, the less feeding ports are available to the birds. Hoppers can also come with suet cages attached to the sides, making them great all in one bird feeders. The wooden hopper pictured is a great style with suet cages, good view of the birds and seed level, and can be hung or post mounted.

Different materials and designs. There is a lot of choice in hopper designs and what materials they are made of. Cedar, mesh, decorative ceramic, you name it. Whatever suits your personal taste and outdoor decorating style.

Protects Bird Seed A hopper often has the bird food enclosed in a reservoir container, giving it some protection from weather and elements. This keeps bird seed from spoiling too quickly and means you have to clean the feeder less frequently than other styles such as tray feeders.

Easy to clean, easy to fill. When shopping for a hopper, one important thing to check is that it is easy to clean and easy to fill. Most offer a top opening and a large enough space where the seed is stored to get inside to clean out with a sponge. Some are smaller and require brushes, but keep it simple! Bird feeders must be cleaned regularly or they are not safe for the birds.