What is a Plastic Hummingbird Feeder?
A plastic hummingbird feeder is a red-colored container that holds sugar water, allowing hummingbirds to feed either from a drip spout or, depending on the design, through tiny holes in the lid. There are two basic models of plastic hummingbird feeders. One resembles a vertical tube capped at both ends with a drip-spout extending from the bottom cap. The caps and the plastic tube are red as hummingbirds are naturally attracted to that color. The feeder is filled with sugar water or nectar, and normally hung in a location where it is visible from the house. The second type of plastic hummingbird feeder is bowl-shaped and might be clear plastic but will have a red, flat removable lid or top. Three or more tiny drinking holes are spaced evenly around the lid. Encircling it is a thin ring or rail connected to the top by three arms. The rail allows the hummingbirds to rest while they drink, making this type of feeder especially attractive. It also does not drip nectar, is less prone to attr
