The table below illustrates the most common types of feeders on the market, arranged by feeder type. Beneath each feeder type we have listed species commonly observed at that feeder type. The photographs of feeders were provided by sponsors who have supported Project FeederWatch. The company name and the feeder model number are provided for your convenience.

Feeder Types:

Ground	Suet Cage
Ground feeders such as doves, jays, juncos	Nuthatches, woodpeckers, creepers, chickadees, (and orioles in Spring)
Platform
Ground feeders such as doves, jays, juncos
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Tube Feeder
Finches, sparrows, grosbeaks, chickadees, titmice
Hopper Type
Finches, jays, cardinals, buntings, grosbeaks, sparrows, chickadees, titmice
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Thistle Feeder
Small songbirds, especially finches Note:   Thistle feeders are similar to tube feeders (above), but the openings for seeds are smaller to accomodate the smaller thistle seed.
Window Feeder
Finches, sparrows, chickadees, titmice
Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbirds