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A nest box (or nestbox
also called birdhouse) is a man-made box provided for
animals to nest in. Nest boxes are most frequently utilized
for wild and domesticated birds, but certain species of
mammal may also use them.
Boxes are usually wooden, though some for birds are made
from mixtures of wood and concrete, called woodcrete.
Metal nest boxes are also marketed, but these are generally
unsuitable for outdoor use, as they can overheat easily
in sunshine.
The majority are cuboid, and many have a sloping roof.
Many have a hinged top to provide access for cleaning,
bird ringing or, when used for domesticated species, to
give the breeder access to the young. Boxes may either
have an entrance hole or be open fronted. Some nest boxes
can be highly decorated and complex. Designs mimicking
human house design or other structures are common in some
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