A cover (10) for a selective type bird feeder, the cover having at least one downwardly extending wall (24) with a protrusion (30) formed on an inwardly facing surface of the downwardly extending wall and a side wall of a shroud or feed tube having a keyway (40) to permit entry of the protrusion, and a biasing member (54) to bias the cover upwardly. The cover arrangement provides for easy removal and replacement while permitting access to the inside of the feed tube.