Is it a UFO? Is it a urinal? Is it a lampshade?

No, it’s a ceramic bird feeder, for birds that demand only the finest ceramic bird feeders that money can buy. The ceramic bird feeder of note, in this instance, was created and manufactured by a firm called Perch! in Brooklyn, New York.

Vegan birds are cautioned, however, that this low-fire ceramic bird feeder with non-toxic glaze hangs suspended by a leather cord. It will come as cold comfort to birds with a conscience that this is an all-natural leather cord, tanned with vegetable-based dyes.

All this notwithstanding, these objects — measuring 7″ diameter x 5″ tall, hanging from a 36″ leather cord, holds about 2 cups of bird seed, dishwasher-friendly — were out of stock when last I looked.

Usually they are available from Branch at $84.00 a pop. You will be relieved to learn that if a vulture eats the leather cord, you can always order a new one from these suppliers.