Guide to Best Oriole Feeders
Eco-Friendly Recycled Plastic Oriole Bird Feeder
This pretty oriole feeder takes the top spot because it meets all of our criteria — and then some. The rickety structure resembles a house, offering a roof to shelter birds while feeding, a feature no other product on this list has. The clever roof is transparent, however, so orioles can see the food from aloft.
There are two containers (one or both for grape jelly or one for optional mealworms) plus pegs for orange halves. The bright orange casing will attract high-flying bugs. Plus, the hanging cable lets you position the feeder just where you want it (and where the orioles do too)!) want it. And if that wasn’t enough, the poly-lumber feeder body is made from recycled plastic and milk jugs.
Pros
- Sustainably made
- Orange exterior
- Roof for coverage
- The jelly, fruit and insect space
Clementine Oriole Feeder
Cute and affordable, this clementine-shaped oriole feeder. As orioles head north in spring from their warm winter homes, they love to stop at this chic feeding station. It holds one or two orange halves and a cup of jelly. (Psst! Monitor their movement with this nifty online tool.)
Over 6,500 reviewers love this feeder. They praise its strong, UV-resistant steel and its smart, attractive design. You can easily see the birds through it. Hang it by your window with the included hanging chain for a front-row seat to the feast.
Pros
- Room for jelly, fruit, and bugs
- 1- and 2-cup options
- Cute clementine design
- Inexpensive
Cons
- A few reviewers say it hangs askew.
- Less dazzling design that is less eye-catching to birds from a distance
Perky Pet Oriole Jelly Wild Bird Feeder
Perky Pet Oriole Jelly Feeder
This basic bird feeder is more functional than decorative. It has smart features that others don’t. Plus, it’s still under $14! The feeder can’t hold oranges, but it has a jelly capacity of 32 ounces. That’s much more than most oriole feeders can hold. This inverted jelly container protects food from the elements. It also helps keep food fresh for longer. The owner can wipe the jelly on a knob and dispense them by hand.
And the bright orange ledge serves as a good place for the orioles to stand as they feast on the sugar-water treat.
Pros
Large grape jelly capacity
Orange exterior
Perch for birds
Inexpensive
Cons
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4 / 5
Birdie Fruit Feeder
For a few reasons this stunner is set apart from the rest. Pricey at $62, it may be more than some on the market, but it is worth the investment. The handmade feeding station stands out with its tall shape and heart-shaped leaves.
Fill it with four orange halves, then hang from a tree or stake to entice feathered friends. And we’re not talking only orioles. Fruit eaters like robins, cardinals, and woodpeckers will gather around this outdoor decoration. They can do it every season. This is thanks to the copper construction, which lasts a long time.
Pros
- Year-round use
- Pretty
- Holds four orange halves
- Handmade in the U.S.
- Attracts different types of birds.
Cons
- Higher price point
- Doesn’t hold jelly
- Available for $62
- 5 / 5
Gardener’s Supply Company Oriole Jelly Feeder
What a beautiful and low-cost complement to your yard! This amber glass oriole feeder has a nice steel sunflower. The sunflower has hammered petals that twist on and off easily. It also comes with a stylish hanging cord.
Its wide opening makes it easy to fill—and to clean. Sadly, they do not make pegs for oranges, but — the amount of jelly in that bowl is enough to compensate for it. Hang it from a tree and, who knows, maybe they’ll consolidate their impressive woven nests of underbrush nearby!
Pros
- Sunflower accent
- Large capacity for jelly
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Doesn’t hold oranges.
- Not orange-colored
What to Consider When Shopping for an Oriole Feeder
When shopping for an oriole feeder, there are several key features to look for. Orioles are frugivores. This means they mainly eat fruit. They also enjoy nectar and insects, like mealworms. So ideally, an oriole feeder station should have a section for all those favorites I mentioned above. On top of that, the color orange really attracts these birds, due to their fondness of oranges. A bright orange feeder is an almost sure way to bring an oriole into your yard. The best oriole bird feeders hang off the ground. They aren’t required, but it’s smart to choose ones that include hardware for hanging from a tree or house.
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MD Imdadul Haque is the founder of BirdzFly, a research-backed resource on North American backyard birds. Drawing on years of independent study into bird identification, behavior, and migration patterns, he writes in-depth guides designed to help US birders understand the species in their own backyards — from common feeder visitors to seasonal migrants passing through.
