From twigs and grass to flowers and seeds, birds use it all to make their perfect home in the wild
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Each bird nest showcases nature's incredible ingenuity and dedication to creating the perfect home. So, here are 8 bird species renowned for their extraordinary nest-building skills
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Hummingbirds craft delicate cup-shaped nests using spider silk, lichens, and plant down, perfectly camouflaged in foliage
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Weaverbirds, known for their skilful weaving, are master architects and make hanging nests from grass and other plant fibres
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Male bowerbirds build artistic homes, not for nesting, but to attract females. They decorate the nest with twigs, leaves, shells, berries and even glass pieces
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Sociable weavers, found in Africa, build massive communal nests that can house hundreds of birds, resembling an apartment complex in a tree
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Tailorbirds “sew” leaves together using plant fibres or spider silk to create a cradle-like nest hidden among foliage
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Horned coots, found in South America, build pebble nests in lakes, forming small islands to lay their eggs on
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Ovenbirds craft dome-shaped nests from clay and mud, resembling miniature ovens. These nests protect against the weather and predators
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Bald eagles construct enormous nests, or eyries, of sticks and soft grass, often expanded and reused each year