The nest of the bokmakierie (pictured above) shows the handiwork of both sexes, with its neat, open-cup design, a common shape for perching birds. The light-vented bulbul’s nest (below ...

For such a tiny bird, its nest is more a work of art than a means of shelter. This video by thehummingbirdslover_s shows the final result, but here’s the process from start to finish. View this ...

For that reason, I generally don’t consider them homes. But the analogy is apt, if only to convey the uniqueness of their ...

Dutch doctoral student Auke-Florian Hiemstra excavated a bird nest, and made a startling discovery. From McDonald's lids to face masks, the nest was built with layers of human trash — the oldest ...

One Bird Nest, 30 Years of Human Trash. A coot’s nest reveals that what humans throw away doesn’t really go away. By Emily Anthes. April 3, 2025. Share full article. 0.

Nest materials, locations, construction styles and timing have likely evolved to specific bird species’ circumstances, geographies and lifestyles. Wild birds are generalists outside of the ...