Abstract: A bird feeder includes a feed container with a sidewall portion that diverges upwardly from a mouth. A framework nestably receives the container and has first and second support members extending around the container in parallel planes. The first and second support members are interconnected by rigid bars that may be curvilinear in shape. The container mouth attaches to a base that has a passageway with an outer opening that is thus placed in communication with the containers interior. A hanger assembly is used to suspend the feeder from a support. The base may have a plurality of passageways each with an outer opening that are spaced apart from one another. The rigid bars may be decorative, and decorative images may also be disposed on the framework. A method of feeding birds with this feeder is also disclosed.