What is the best kind of hummingbird feeder?
Hummingbirds will take sugar water from almost any container, so your choice of feeder should be based on your needs. Durability and ease of cleaning and filling are most important, but features that discourage ants, bees and larger birds may be useful in your situation. Feeders with lots of red color may be more visible to the birds, but all-red feeders make it difficult to tell when they need refilling. Avoid feeders with yellow parts as this color attracts bees. “Bargain” feeders are more expensive in the long run as they are less durable. Though some feeders sell for under $5, the better models cost between $15 and $30. These “high-end” feeders often have useful features missing from discount-store models and may last more than 10 years.
