Red-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Construction Difficulty
moderate
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Nesting Habitat
Attach Nest Box To
Known Nesting Period
Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Nest Box Placement
Height Range From Ground
5ft
15ft
Spacing Between Nest Boxes
Facing
Away from prevailing windNest Box Measurements
Entrance Hole Size
Nest Box Depth (inside)
Nest Box Width and Length
Helpful Tips
- Red-breasted Nuthatches typically excavate their own nest cavities in dead trees and only rarely use nest boxes; therefore, nest boxes are more likely to be successful in areas where dead trees are absent.
- Red-breasted Nuthatch habitat is mature conifer-dominated forest. These nuthatches apply conifer resin to the entrance of nest holes, which may function to reduce competition and predation.
- Place 1" wood shavings in box floor.