Best birdhouses

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Birdhouses offer members of the avian community a place to shelter and build a family. These special dwellings are small habitats that appeal to specific birds or any bird in need of a home. Birdhouses are made from durable materials like wood and plastic, built to withstand their outdoor environment. No matter how simple or extravagant, these little structures are essential to every bird lover's backyard. To help you choose, we've collected the best birdhouses out there.

Staff pick

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Woodlink Wooden bluebird house

Red cedar birdhouse for eastern bluebirds

You can give a bluebird a home with this natural birdhouse constructed of a sturdy, element, and insect-resistant reforested red cedar. This nifty little bird abode, measuring 6.25-by-7.13-by-11.5-inches, is ornithologically designed to appeal to bluebirds. It has a sloped ridged roof, 1-inch opening, and a latched front panel for easy access and cleaning. Mount this welcoming bluebird house to a nearby tree and invite these beautiful birds into your yard.

Hangable home

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Perky-Pet Wren Home

Charming wooden birdhouse with a rope hanger

You can hang this sweet little birdhouse on a nearby branch, by the attached rope, to attract your first winged guests. This quaint structure, sized at 6.52-by-7.49-by-14.13 inches, is constructed of strong fir that resists the weather and insects. Its sloping dutch-inspired roof offers this bird-hosting dwelling some character as well as shelter. Birds will enter through the 1.5-inch entrance and stay awhile.

Birdhouse collection

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AQUEENLY Hummingbird House Set

Trio of woven birdhouses for small vistors

This set of woven oblong nests is the perfect sanctuary for small birds like hummingbirds, wrens, and finches. Each of the three homes is made of hibiscus grass and measures 4.5-by-4.5-by-8.7 inches. Birds will enter though the welcoming rectangular opening to shelter and nest. You can hang these birdhouses from any branch by the handy hemp rope.

Detailed style

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Home Bazaar handmade novelty cottage birdhouse

Adorable bird-friendly cottage with a cape style

Birds will enjoy their stay in this cozy cottage-style birdhouse. This two-story, single-family wooden home, sized at 10.25-by-7.25-by-10.75 inches, has that seaside feel with a pine shingle roof and tiered wrap-around porches. Guests will enter through the 1.5-inch side opening to access a home that is built with ventilation and drainage. You can hang this beautiful structure by the paddle-board or secure it to a pole.

Luxurious option

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NC Birdguy duplex bird house

Stylish two-family home finished with a copper roof

Small birds, like chickadees and finches, will love this small home built to house two families. This stylish, 11-by-11-by-18 inch, home is constructed with durable PVC and topped with a sophisticated, removable copper roof for contrast. It features two 1.5-inch entries as well as air and ventilation slots. To add this lovely birdhouse to your outdoor space, just mount it to a 4-by-4-inch post.

For the birds

Your yard can be a lively place full of chirps and flutters if you choose to add a birdhouse. These tiny homes are the ideal place for feathered creatures to live. When it comes to adding a house for a specific bird, the Woodlink Wooden bluebird house is our staff pick and first choice. The simple structure is crafted in sturdy red cedar, designed to draw bluebirds. It features a ridged roof, a 1-inch opening, and a latched front panel.

If you're looking for a great all-around option, choose the Home Bazaar handmade novelty cottage birdhouse. It's a single-family residence in an adorable, detailed cottage style. It's composed of durable wood and even has a pine shingle roof. This house is built last, but also to keep birds safe with great ventilation and drainage. This cozy home is the perfect addition to any backyard.