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Birdhouses by species
The entrance hole decides who moves in. Pick the species for its box dimensions, mounting height and habitat.
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Species that use nest boxes
- Eastern Bluebird5 x 5 in floor, 1 1/2 in hole, 4 to 6 ft up
- Western Bluebird5 x 5 in floor, 1 9/16 in hole, 5 to 10 ft up
- Mountain Bluebird5 x 5 in floor, 1 9/16 in hole, 4 to 6 ft up
- Tree Swallow5 x 5 in floor, 1 1/2 in hole, 5 to 10 ft up
- Violet-green Swallow5 x 5 in floor, 1 1/2 in hole, 10 to 15 ft up
- Purple Martin6 x 6 in floor, 2 1/8 in (or a starling-resistant crescent) hole, 10 to 20 ft up
- House Wren4 x 4 in floor, 1 to 1 1/4 in hole, 5 to 10 ft up
- Carolina Wren4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/2 in hole, 5 to 10 ft up
- Bewick's Wren4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/4 in hole, 5 to 10 ft up
- Black-capped Chickadee4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/8 in hole, 4 to 15 ft up
- Carolina Chickadee4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/8 in hole, 4 to 15 ft up
- Tufted Titmouse4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/4 in hole, 5 to 15 ft up
- White-breasted Nuthatch4 x 4 in floor, 1 3/8 in hole, 5 to 20 ft up
- Red-breasted Nuthatch4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/4 in hole, 5 to 20 ft up
- Downy Woodpecker4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/4 in hole, 5 to 20 ft up
- Hairy Woodpecker6 x 6 in floor, 1 1/2 in hole, 8 to 20 ft up
- Red-bellied Woodpecker6 x 6 in floor, 2 1/2 in hole, 10 to 20 ft up
- Red-headed Woodpecker6 x 6 in floor, 2 in hole, 10 to 20 ft up
- Northern Flicker7 x 7 in floor, 2 1/2 in hole, 6 to 20 ft up
- Prothonotary Warbler4 x 4 in floor, 1 1/4 in hole, 4 to 8 ft up
- Great Crested Flycatcher6 x 6 in floor, 1 3/4 in hole, 8 to 20 ft up
- Ash-throated Flycatcher6 x 6 in floor, 1 1/2 in hole, 5 to 15 ft up
- Eastern Screech-Owl8 x 8 in floor, 3 in hole, 10 to 30 ft up
- American Kestrel8 x 8 in floor, 3 in hole, 10 to 30 ft up
- Barn Owl10 x 18 in floor, 6 in hole, 12 to 18 ft up
- Wood Duck10 x 10 in floor, 3 x 4 in oval hole, 6 to 20 ft up
- American Robin6 x 8 in floor, open shelf, 6 to 15 ft up
- Barn Swallow6 x 6 in floor, open shelf, 8 to 12 ft up
- Eastern Phoebe6 x 6 in floor, open shelf, 8 to 12 ft up
Birds that do not use boxes
- CardinalsWhat they nest in instead
- Blue JaysWhat they nest in instead
- Mourning DovesWhat they nest in instead
- GoldfinchesWhat they nest in instead
- HummingbirdsWhat they nest in instead
- OriolesWhat they nest in instead
- House FinchesWhat they nest in instead
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Researched guidance, not professional advice. Prices and availability change often; the buttons show the current listing. Figures come from published tables and manufacturer specifications, not hands-on trials.