The Best Hummingbird Feeders on Amazon in Every Style

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Richelle Tieman

Richelle has been birdwatching with her family since she was 10. Finding the right food and digging through bird guides was just one of her family's favorite pastimes. As an adult, she has six birdhouses and two bird feeders in her yard to attract her feathered friends. She's excited to share everything she has learned over the years about birds with you on Briding Insider and help you find the best products for your yard!

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I remember being a child and seeing a hummingbird for the first time. I thought it was a dragonfly, with its tiny body, ultra-quick wings, and iridescent colors! I didn’t believe my mother when she told me it was a bird!

These days, seeing these miniature creatures darting, dodging, and diving makes me feel like I have witnessed a glimpse into nature’s perfection.

Hummingbirds have unique qualities that other birds don’t, and the Smithsonian Institute says they can recognize different people! Doesn’t that make feeding them much more interesting when you know they will truly see you?

Specific qualities attract Hummingbirds to feeders, and Amazon Hummingbird feeders cover every feature and style you can imagine. I like Amazon’s huge spectrum of choices because I know I can choose from the least expensive, basic hummingbird feeder to a fancy, feature-laden pricey piece of feeder art.

Knowing what works and what doesn’t, brands that satisfy, decades of personal experience, and Amazon to buy from – I am guaranteed success with my Hummingbird feeders.

The Bottom Line Up Front

Hummingbirds are a special breed with insect-fast wings and less than an ounce of weight.  Seeing them in a dead sleep hanging upside down from a tree branch is fascinating enough, but knowing that they need to eat every 12 minutes around the clock just to survive will surely motivate you to increase their food source!

My Amazon best overall pick for these dainty airborne creatures is the Amazon Perky Pet 8 oz. Window/Hanging Feeder.

This feeder has a super strong suction cup that it hangs from, and you can take it off for easy cleaning and refilling. This style can also be hung from a hook for different placements.

I love this because when I lived in apartments with no yards, I lived by the windows to get a breath of fresh air and a glimpse of the birds! This is great for people with just a tiny window, a postcard-sized yard, or acres of green everywhere!

Best Amazon Hummingbird Feeders Quick List

I have broken up my picks in two ways so you can easily find what you are looking for. There is a chart breaking it down by price and then a chart breaking it down by the feeder’s nectar capacity.

Selection Criteria for Best Amazon Hummingbird Feeder Choices

Hummingbird Feeders have their own guidelines regarding must-haves and preferred features. Unlike seed and suet feeders, these species-specific feeders cater to a niche of the bird world that needs all the help it can get.

A praying mantis can kill and eat these birds; that’s how vulnerable hummingbirds are! If you see a praying mantis hanging out by your hummingbird feeder, gently relocate it to another area!

I focused my selection on feeders that hummingbirds find appealing since it won’t matter what style you get if there are no birds! My experience with hummingbird feeders played a large part in my selection process, with my pet peeves providing guidelines for my choices.

A reputable seller is important for quality concerns, questions, and returns. Getting what you ordered is important, also!

Feeders with at least 4/5 stars with thousands of buyers speak to the general quality; however, it also raises some common problems. If the feeder was a 4/5, but all the negative feedback was around leaking, it didn’t make the “best” list.

Must-have Criteria

• Reputable seller
• Leak-proof
• Sold on Amazon
• At least a 4/5 rating

Secondary Considerations

• Visual appeal
• Built-in features (gaskets, perches, moats, bee guards)
• Ease of cleaning

Types of Hummingbird Feeders

There are essentially two types of Hummingbird feeders, with other feeders being variations of these two.  Bottle feeders and dish feeders. They are both simple to use but differ in styles available, capacities, ease of cleaning, and challenges.

Bottle (Inverted) Feeders

This feeder holds the liquid in an upright container and sits in a larger bowl-shaped bottom. The nectar fills the bottom dish, where the hummingbirds feed through tiny openings called ports.

Trapped air creates a vacuum seal that ensures the nectar stays inside the container and only replaces nectar as the birds feed.

Pros

• Bottle feeders have large capacities
• Many styles and colors are available
• Glass is used more often

Cons

• Leaking is a common complaint
• Harder to Clean

Examples of Hummingbirds Bottle Feeders

Dish (Saucer) Feeders

A dish or saucer hummingbird feeder consists of a bottom dish or container that holds the nectar at the bottom of the feeder.

It has a snap-on or screw-on lid with feeding ports, and many times the lid will also have a center-indented ant moat that you fill with water to trap ants before reaching the nectar ports. This style can be hanging, window mounted, or on a stake.

Oftentimes there will be flower inserts that you push into the feeding ports to add decoration and protection.  For refilling and cleaning, you just take off the top part, and voila – a nice, shallow basin that’s easy to clean!

This style of feeder is also leakproof, which is something many bottle feeders claim, but few deliver! The only drawback is its small capacity.

Pros

• Leakproof
• Easy to clean/refill
• Simple to use

Cons

• May need refilling/cleaning daily

Examples of Dish Feeders

In-Depth Look at Best Amazon Hummingbird Feeders

Best Overall Hummingbird Feeder

I love the versatility of this window feeder, as you can also hang it from a shepherd’s hook stake or a hook on a tree limb.  That enables anyone to use this even if they don’t have a yard. The price point is great, accessible for everyone, and the extra-strength suction keeps this feeder steady.

The whole thing comes apart for easy cleaning, and it pops off the suction cup to refill, so you don’t have to break the sturdy seal. Feeding ports are colorful to attract Hummingbirds and are tapered to ward off insects.

If you use a hook to hang it, you will want to get an ant moat to hang above it, as it doesn’t come with one.

What I Like

• Easy to remove for refilling
• Comes apart for easy cleaning
• Has removable perches
• Multiple ports
• Versatile mounting
• Inexpensive

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have built-in ant moat

Best Window Hummingbird Feeder

This delightful duo features three industrial-strength suction cups with an attached metal frame that holds the feeder in place from top to bottom! With the security of a firm grasp, there is no need to worry that the 16-ounce capacity will weigh it right off the window!

It has a gasket that makes it leakproof, large perches for the birds to rest, and is made of durable polycarbonate. Easy to take out of the frame for refilling and cleaning, this is quite robust at almost two pounds.

What I Like

• Easy to remove for refilling and cleaning
• Secure metal frame with 3 suction cups
• Featured on CBS, NBC, and Fox
• Large perches
• Lifetime warranty
• Guaranteed leakproof

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have built-in ant moat

Best Audobon Hummingbird Feeder

This optical glass-swirled feeder has a wide-mouth twist-off plastic top and base for easy cleaning/refilling. The crystal clear glass lets you monitor the clarity and level of the nectar, while the three perches and six ports attract multiple hummingbirds.

This is classy but simple, with convenience being number one. It is officially licensed by the Audobon Society.

What I Like

• Classic design
• Time tested and tried
• Clear glass for viewing nectar levels
• Widemouth lid and base for easy cleaning
• Bright, vivid colors

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have built-in ant moat

Best Multi-Hummingbird Feeder

This is one of my favorite feeders, and it comes in sets of 2 or 6. Super easy to clean, high-quality twist in/out with leakproof guarantee.

The total perch area allows birds to rest and spend more time at the feeder, so you can snap a pic! The ten ports mean more birds can access this while still having elbow room. Bee guards, moat, and bright red color make this a great choice.

What I Like

• Easy to clean/refill
• Leakproof
• 360-degree perch with ten feeding ports
• Made in the USA
• Set of Two

Not so Much

• Ant moats are small

Best Small Dish Hummingbird Feeder

These feeders work so well that they are one of my favorite hanging dish feeders. They’re compact and easy to clean and have a built-in ant moat larger than most.

The 360-degree perch is helpful to watch the Hummingbirds for a bit longer and watch them as they are still – which is not very often!  This doesn’t leak and has 8 feeding ports for plenty of space.

What I Like

• Easy to clean and refill
• 360-degree perch
• Eight ports
• Leakproof
• Ant Moat

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have flower insets for ports

Best Mushroom Art Hummingbird Feeder

This goes so well with a mushroom-themed garden and may even steal the show with its blown glass bulb and deep orange colors.

I love the large flower ports with extended size petals of red and the red base for attracting hummingbirds. The base is rust-proof metal with copper protection for the ports.

It comes in seven colors and includes a cleaning brush and ant moat. It holds 28 ounces of fluid, so you won’t have to refill it daily!

What I Like

• Gorgeous piece of yard art!
• Sturdy glass and rust-proof metal
• Comes with brush and ant moat
• Multiple ports
• Durable perches

Not so Much

• I wish the perches were 360-degrees

Best Curio Jar Hummingbird Feeder

This has a tight silicone gasket preventing leaks and keeping the nectar fresh. The feeding ports have silicon insets around the openings for smooth edges; these flower insets are the prettiest molds I have seen.

The glass is thick and mottled with greens, blues, reds, and yellow. I like the cute compactness and the way it fits inside the metal frame like a bug in a rug!

What I Like

• Thick blown glass is dishwasher safe
• Leakproof gasket, large opening for ease of refilling
• Flowers, gaskets, and metal frame all comes apart for thorough cleaning
• Three ports and three perches
• Statement art for your yard

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have built-in ant moat

Best Glass Stake Hummingbird Feeder

I love the hand-painted flowers on these glass feeders. They pop out of the contrasting blue of the vessel, and with the large red top port flowers, they command attention!

So pretty, and the metal stakes can go anywhere in your yard for versatility.  I like the screw-in feature of the feeder’s base into the coiled metal stake that ensures a sturdy placement.

These would look great in a flower bed! There is no ant moat, so you will want to visit your hardware store and get the ant-repellent gel.

What I Like

• Metal stakes for easy and versatile placement
• Screw-in feeder stays securely at stake
• Beautiful hand-painted blown glass
• Amazon’s Best Nest store offers different colors and sizes

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have a built-in ant moat or perch

Best Teahouse Top Hummingbird Feeder

The beautiful brushed copper finish on the base and top makes this glass feeder stand out from the rest. This elegant feeder has crystal clear glass and shiny red flowers to complement the tasteful copper design.

Cleaning and refilling are easy with the wide-mouth base and top. This is made in the USA and weighs 1.5 pounds.  It is not dishwasher safe, so you will want to get a long brush.

What I Like

• The gleaming copper design is elegant
• Made of glass for clear nectar views
• Durable metal top and base
• Perches and bee guards
• Multiple ports
• The wide ends of the feeder make cleaning easy

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have built-in ant moat

Best Retro Hummingbird Feeder

Amazing is the only word I can think of for this mid-century modern whimsy! Not only is this unique, but it comes in a green cactus or yellow pineapple design.

The attention to detail in this glass feeder is second to none, and the gasket seal is patented for no-leak peace of mind! The red rubber flower ports are soft and pliable, resembling real flowers!

This gives protection and comfort to the beaks of the birds! What company thinks of this? LOL. Removable perches and an extra wide top make cleaning and filling easy.

What I Like

• Disassembles for thorough cleaning
• Flexible rubber ports for soft feeding
• Removable perches
• Amazing unique retro design
• Patented no-leak gasket closure
• Glass for easy viewing

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have built-in ant moat

Best Circular Art Hummingbird Feeder

I love using recycled glass for this feeder, with an eco-friendly design and open, airy concept. The metal frame is powder coated for rust resistance and durability, and the wide hook is convenient for hanging multiple feeders together!

All glass lids and bowls mean fresher food and easier viewing for refills. When the hummingbirds migrate south, you can take off the lid and use this for mealworms or suet!

What I Like

• The bright red lid attracts birds
• Recycled glass construction
• Rust-resistant metal frame
• Only two pieces to wash (lid and bowl)
• The beautiful abstract art style
• Can hang multiple feeders together
• Comes apart for easy cleaning

Not so Much

• Doesn’t have built-in ant moat

Best Value Set Hummingbird Feeder

I like this set of 4 mini feeders to place in different parts of your yard for privacy when the territorial hummingbirds come to eat! Made of hard plastic with a screw-in no-leak update on the design, these handheld feeders come with their own wire for hanging.

They hold 2 ounces of food and are made with extra long ports for keeping insects out. Gray Bunny company offers a year refund policy and a commitment to customer service. You will need to buy an ant moat with these, but this set of four is still a great value.

What I Like

• The bright red and yellow base attracts hummingbirds
• High-quality hard plastic and long bee-guard ports
• Screw-in threads for leakproof design
• Easy to clean
• Can be hung from anything, anywhere
• Great price point

Not so Much

• Doesn’t come with an ant moat
• No perch

Best Red Glass Hummingbird Feeder

I love all the features of this gorgeous glass feeder! The oversized flower ports have removable netted bee guards, and the large size means the tiny solitary birds will have lots of personal space!

The red coloring of the glass bottle means the entire feeder is red, which hummingbirds can see, and there are perches under every port. The entire thing comes apart for easy cleaning, and the base has threading for a leakproof connection. A large ant moat is incorporated into the lid, as well.

What I Like

• The bright red glass looks glamorous
• All over coloring attracts hummingbirds
• Screw-in threads for leakproof design
• Easy to disassemble and clean
• Extra large ant moat
• Insect Guard with netting
• Oversized flowers for feeding
• Perches

Not so Much

• The hanging loop is small

Best Sure Grip Hummingbird Feeder

I love this feeder’s squat form and extra wide mouth because you can grip it easily when dismantling and cleaning. Great for those of us with arthritis or tremors, there’s no steady hand needed to fill this.

Extra large ant moat is built-in, and flower bee guards keep insects out. Circular perch lets birds rest, hard plastic design resists cracks, and 16-ounce capacity means no daily filling! The leak-proof hermetic seal is patented, and satisfaction is guaranteed from First Nature!

What I Like

• Easy grip size
• Wide mouth for easy filling and cleaning
• Wrap around perch
• Bee guards
• Ten feeding ports
• Inexpensive

Not so Much

• Made of plastic

Hummingbird Feeder Essentials from Amazon

Cleaning Brush

Since nectar has a high percentage of sugar, it is prone to mold, bacteria, and fermentation, especially if you live in a warmer climate.

At the minimum, a hummingbird feeder needs to be cleaned twice a week, and some may need it every other day. A brush is necessary for bottle feeders with no removable top, and a small feeding port cleaner is needed to fit into the narrow openings.

Port Brush for Hummingbird Feeders

Ant Moat

Due to the sugar in hummingbird food, ants are a huge challenge. Many hummingbird feeders conveniently have a built-in ant moat that you fill with water, so the ants get stuck on their journey to the nectar, but even a few of the best ones don’t.

Many types of stand-alone moats are inexpensive, and I prefer the Droll Yankees brand.

Droll Yankees 3/4 Cup Lifetime Ant Moat

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Wrap Up

If you choose any bird to focus on, the hummingbird couldn’t be a better or more deserving choice. Working extra hard every day just to eat half its weight, it will deliver endless amusement with its mid-air acrobatics and dainty speed-racing.

Watching hummingbirds slow down and rest on the feeder’s perch after drinking nectar is like a gift thanking me for helping to sustain them. I love window feeders, especially in my bedroom.

Having the Perky Pet Window Feeder in several bedroom windows ensures I can watch the daily habits of hummingbirds from my bed or couch morning or night! I don’t have to go downstairs or to another room to enjoy my favorite relaxation technique.

It makes me think of my apartment days when I tried to cram as many widow feeders as possible on my two tiny viewing portals my landlord called “windows”!  See you in the backyard!

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