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A nest box, nestboxor
birdhouse) is a man-made box provided for animals to nest
in. Nest boxes are most frequently utilized for wild and
domesticated birds, but some mammal species may also use
them.
Boxes are usually wooden, though some for birds are made
from concrete a 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, side or front 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, sometimes
mimicking human houses or other structures... |
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