Bird-watching enthusiasts who have a backyard may not find it too difficult to pick a bird feeder, as the market is full of products featuring unique designs and feeding approaches.
On the other hand, people living in apartments do not have too many choices – most bird feeders suitable for apartments are either window mounts or deck mounts, the latter being suitable only for balconies or outside window sills.
As such, to facilitate the process, we’ve searched the market and picked the best items which will bring birds to your window! We’re sure your children or pets will have fun watching them eat!
Check out our top picks and choose the one that suits your needs best!
5 Best Bird Feeders for Apartments
Before providing more details about each bird feeder, we must mention that installing them may be somewhat difficult. If you go for a window mount, we recommend choosing a window beforehand and ensuring that you’ll be able to reach the feeder easily, especially if you live in high-rise buildings. After all, you have to be safe!
Things are easier if you have a balcony, especially if it’s equipped with a glass balcony door. You can go either for a window or a deck feeder. Our experience also tells us that a bird feeder installed on the balcony equals frequent bird poop cleaning!
Additionally, address the neighbor situation. Will the feeder affect your neighbors somehow? Bird feeders may cause a mess underneath, not to mention bird poop.
Another thing to consider is the squirrel dilemma! Obviously, you shouldn’t have any problems with them if you live in a top-floor apartment. But if your window is closer to the ground or close to tree branches, we recommend going for a window that’s not easy to reach. You’ll be surprised how sneaky these creatures are!
Here’s another tip from us – before choosing a bird feeder, research your area to see what bird species live nearby. This way, you’ll understand whether you’ll need a feeder with compartments and which types of bird food you can use inside. For example, if hummingbirds live in the area, you can buy a feeder designed for nectar.
1. Window Bird Feeder with Strong Suction Cups
Material: Acrylic
Size: 12 x 4 x 5 in (30.5 x 10.2 x 12.7 cm)
Components: Suction cups
Mounting type: Window Mount
Special features: Weather-proof, adjustable, comes with three extra suction cups
If you live in an apartment and are a bird-watching enthusiast, this Window Bird Feeder with Strong Suction Cups may be exactly what you’ve been looking for!
You can place it on the outside of any apartment window – be it in the kitchen, bedroom, or even on your balcony door. Since it’s transparent, the bird feeder will provide an excellent view of the hungry birds. If you have any kids or pets, we bet they’ll enjoy observing them too!
The product comes with three strong suction cups and three extra ones in case you lose any. Upon mounting this product on an apartment window and observing birds feed from it, we noticed that the suction cups are quite strong and, as long as you don’t overfill the bird feeder, they won’t fall off.
Additionally, for the birds’ comfort, this bird feeder is equipped with a padded grip perch to prevent the birds from slipping.
The tray is removable and features draining holes. The suction cups are also weather-proof, so you don’t have to worry about the feeder falling off when it rains or snows.
On the other hand, while the manufacturer advises that the bird feeder is highly durable, some users reported that some parts started breaking off after a while, and they had to glue them back together.
One more thing you should consider is that birds may get some seeds off the feeder, and they may gather on the ground, attracting rodents.
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2. Urban Deco Deck Bird Feeder
Material: Alloy Steel
Size: 16.5 x 7 x 9.5 in (41.9 x 17.8 x 24.1 cm)
Components: Tray, Water Bowl
Mounting type: Deck Mount
Special features: Multi-purpose design, durable material, easy to install
If you live in an apartment with a balcony, you should definitely consider buying this Urban Deco Deck Bird Feeder! You can install it on your balcony and have birds flying around it all day!
Since the feeder has spots for two bowls, you can add seeds in one and water in the other, ensuring that the birds have all they need! There’s no need to worry about finding a suitable water bowl, as it’s included in the package.
If you notice that they don’t use the water, you can replace the bowl with a flower pot or other decorative elements.
This Urban Deco feeder is made from alloy steel, making it durable and sturdy. The seed tray is also made from durable steel mesh and is covered with high-quality bronze powder.
Although they’re quite easy to clean and refill, you must consider that the bowls are always out in the open. If it rains often in your area, you may want to consider buying a window feeder that’s at least somewhat covered. Otherwise, you’ll have to remove the bowl and the tray every time it rains or clean them up right afterward.
Additionally, if it gets windy in your area, we recommend securing the water bowl somehow, as it’s quite lightweight and may not resist the wind.
Another thing to consider is that if you live close to nature and squirrels are common, they may come to your bird feeder, especially since it’s open and the seeds are easily available for them. If you don’t mind feeding the squirrels, the better!
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Material: Polycarbonate
Size: 10 x 10 x 5 in (25.4 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm)
Components: Sliding feed tray
Mounting type: Window Mount
Special features: Two feeding compartments, sliding feed tray, large viewing window
Yet another excellent window bird feeder, the Nature Anywhere Premium Window Bird Feeder! What makes this product stand out among others on the market is the large viewing window that allows you, your kids, and your pets to spy on the gorgeous birds enjoying the seeds!
Another fantastic feature this feeder has is the sliding feed tray, which makes cleaning and refilling it so much easier, as you won’t have to remove the whole feeder! Additionally, it has two feeding compartments, so you can use different seeds to attract various bird species.
The feeder is also well-covered from rain and snow and has drainage holes. However, you may need to clean it and replace the seeds if rain doesn’t stop for a few days.
The suction cups are excellent at doing their job, so the feeder can easily hold more than one small bird at a time.
On the other hand, the product’s easy design and its great suction may attract squirrels if there are any around your building. They’re so clever that planning how to reach a window feeder may even be an entertaining activity!
One downside worth mentioning is that the perch may be too high for some birds. We’ve observed that many choose not to use it and land on the seed tray edge or stand directly in the seed tray.
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Material: Iron, Plastic
Size: 9.5 x 4.3 x 7.3 in (24.1 x 10.9 x 18.6 cm)
Components: User manual, window bird feeder + food tray, installation of positioning jams, adhesive sheets
Mounting type: Window installation
Seed capacity: 1.7 lbs (3.74 kg)
Special features: Adhesive paper, durable metal structure, the tray comes out easily, drainage holes
The DesGully Window Bird Feeder should be at the top of your to-buy list if you’re looking for a nicely designed window feeder. While other window feeders are made from acrylic and do not have a particular design, this item consists of a durable metal structure which, besides everything, is of a natural brownish color, making the feeder more attractive to birds.
Additionally, it has a unique shape and design, allowing easy cleaning and refilling, as well as good protection from rain and snow. The metal is also covered in a waterproof substance that keeps rust away.
Another thing that distinguishes this feeder from other window feeders is that it comes with adhesive sheets instead of suction cups.
However, you’ll have to pay extra attention when installing this item, as the adhesive sheets are quite strong, and you may find it challenging to adjust them. Luckily, the manufacturer suspected this might be a problem and included in the package a positioning paper that will ease the process.
Another thing you should consider if you’re planning to buy this product is how much wind there is in your area. Since the feeder hangs from the two adhesive sheets, it’s not completely steady, and strong wind may cause it to scratch the window. In this case, we recommend checking a suction cup window bird feeder.
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Material: Glass, plastic, rubber
Size: 6.54 x 3.15 x 3.46 in (16.6 x 8 x 8.8 cm)
Components: Hook
Mounting type: Suction cups
Capacity: 2.3 oz (65.2 g)
Special features: Angled flower nozzle design, twist locking mechanism, 180-degree rotating arm, multi-functional
Although this bird feeder is designed particularly for hummingbirds and won’t attract other birds, we’re sure you’ll enjoy it just as much, as will the hummingbirds!
This Hummingbird Feeder with Window Hanger comes in a unique design with an angled flower feeding port that allows easy feeding and makes it look as natural as possible for hungry hummingbirds! Additionally, it will block out any bees from entering the feeder.
Although it’s designed primarily for gardens, the manufacturer included a mounting structure with a suction cup, so you can use it even if you live in an apartment. Place it on any window, and the hummingbirds won’t be late to arrive!
The product is easy to clean and refill, durable and functional. It has a twist-locking mechanism that prevents leaking, as the manufacturer advises. However, we noticed that on very hot days, the feeder may leak a bit.
If hummingbirds are abundant in your area, you should know that it’s quite a small feeder, and you may have to refill it every 2-3 days.
Another downside we noticed is that it may sway if it gets windy.
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