North American Bird Species that Nest In Birdhouses
There are more than 50 species of birds that will normally nest in birdhouses or its variation such as nesting shelves and platforms.
Birdhouses are considered scientific tools when used properly since a great deal of learning can be done by observing birds in them.
Bird Houses also play an important role in the conservation of birds in heavily populated suburban areas where very few natural nesting places are found. Birds have different physical and behavioral needs thus there is not one type of birdhouse that would be suitable to all. The types of birds that will nest on a yard or property are largely determined by the habitat. Thus, a mixture of habitats may attract a great number of birds. If a particular specie is preferred, then the house and the environment should be readied to welcome it.
- American Goldfinch
- American Kestrel
- Ash-throated Flycatcher
- Bald Eagle
- Baltimore Oriole
- Barn Owl
- Barn Swallow
- Barred Owl
- Barrows Goldeneye
- Belted Kingfisher
- Bewicks Wren
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Blue birds
- Blue Jay
- Brown Thrasher
- Bufflehead
- Bullocks Oriole
- Cardinal
- Carolina Chickadee
- Carolina Wren
- Catbird
- Cedar Waxwing
- Chestnut-backed Chickadee
- Chickadee
- Crow
- Dark eyed Junco
- Downy Woodpecker
- Ducks
- Eastern Bluebird
- Eastern Phoebe
- Eastern/Western Screech Owl
- European Starling
- Finch
- Golden-fronted Woodpecker
- Grackles
- Great Crested Flycatcher
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Hawks
- Hooded Merganser
- House Finch
- House Sparrow
- House Wren
- Indigo Bunting
- Juniper Titmice
- Meadowlark
- Mountain Bluebird
- Mountain Chickadee
- Mourning Dove
- Northern Flicker
- Northern Mockingbird
- Northern Saw-Whet Owl
- Oak Titmouse
- Owls
- Pigeon
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Pine Siskin
- Purple Finch
- Purple Martin
- Red Bellied Woodpecker
- Red Breasted Nuthatch
- Redheaded Woodpecker
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Robin
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Scarlet Tanager
- Song Sparrow
- Sparrows
- Stellers Jay
- Towhee
- Tree Swallow
- Tufted Titmouse
- Western Bluebird
- White-breasted Nuthatch
- Wood Duck
- Woodpeckers
- Wrens