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Bookmark or Share- Bird nest - WikipediaFor some species, a nest is simply a shallow depression made in sand; for others, it is the knot-hole left by a broken branch, a burrow dug into the ground, a chamber drilled into a tree, an enormous rotting pile of vegetation and earth, a shelf made of dried saliva or a mud dome with an entrance tunnel.
- 8 different types of birds’ nests - Learn the BirdsBirds’ nests are so diverse. The tiniest birds can build the most intricately woven nests that are well concealed and camouflaged and yet the large raptors can just pile together a lot of twigs out in the open in a tree or rock ledge for all to see.
- nest - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework HelpA nest is a structure in which an animal lives or keeps its young. Birds are well known for building nests for their eggs. Some fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and insects also build nests.
- 9 Different Types of Bird Nests and How to Spot ThemCheck out eight different types of bird nests below and learn where various species choose to set up house. Follow these 9 proven tips to attract nesting birds. The grand champion bird nest-builder is… the bald eagle!
- Nest | Zoology & Ecology | BritannicaMany smaller mammals—such as the harvest mouse, the squirrel, and the rabbit—build nests in trees, on the ground, or in burrows. The echidna and the duck-billed platypus actually use their nests for laying eggs. Nests for mammals may function as permanent homes or merely as places to bear and rear young.
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