The best wild bird feeders

• Bird-watching is a fun, rewarding, and beautiful pastime.
• To get those feathered visitors flocking to your yard, you'll need to choose the right bird feeder for the type of bird you want to attract.
• We did the research to gather this selection of the best bird feeders, whether you're hoping to attract hummingbirds, want to see orioles, can't get enough finches, or are just hoping for the widest variety of birds possible.

Your morning cup of coffee, a few minutes gazing out the window, and a backyard full of colorful, singing birds happily visiting your bird feeders — what better way to start your day?

Taking up bird-watching as a hobby doesn't have to mean a trip to Borneo's mountain forests in hopes of adding the near-threatened Dulit frogmouth to a birding life list. It doesn't even have to mean knowing the difference between a house finch and a purple finch.

Bird-watching can be as simple as setting up a feeder in your backyard. Choosing a bird feeder, however, can be a bit confusing, as different types of feeders appeal to different types of birds. The same goes for birdseed, too. That's why we did the research for you and assembled this guide to the best bird feeders for a variety of common backyard birds. Check out the slides below to learn more about our favorite wild bird feeders and the different types of birds each attracts.

• Best hummingbird feeder: HummzInger Ultra Hummingbird Feeder
• Best platform bird feeder: Woodlink 3-in-1 Platform Bird Feeder
• Best tube bird feeder: Nibble Weatherproof Antibacterial Bird Feeder
• Best hopper bird feeder: Perky-Pet Copper Panorama Bird Feeder
• Best window bird feeder: Nature's Hangout Window Bird Feeder
• Best thistle bird feeder: Stokes Select Little-Bit Finch Feeder
• Best oriole bird feeder: Songbird Essentials Ultimate Oriole Feeder
• Best suet feeder: Stokes Select Double Suet Bird Feeder

Prices and links are current as of 8/06/20.