Birdhouse Plans
It's important to make sure your birdhouse plans are designed for a specific bird species. If not, you'll have trouble attracting the kind of birds you want to your backyard. Use the following chart as a guide for constructing the base, setting the height, and cutting the opening.
Bird Species |
Floor Space
(inches)
|
Ceiling Height
(inches)
|
Hole Diameter
(inches)
|
Ground Height
(feet)
|
| House Finch |
5x5 |
10 |
1 1/2 |
5-10 |
| Bluebird (Eastern) |
4x4 |
12 |
1 to 1-1/2 |
5-6 |
| Bluebird (Western) |
5x5 |
12 |
1-1/2 to 1-9/16 |
5-6 |
| Bluebird (Mountain) |
5x5 |
12 |
1 - 9/16 |
5-6 |
| Woodpecker (Downy) |
4x4 |
12 |
1 - 1/2 |
5-20 |
| Woodpecker (Red) |
6x6 |
14 |
2 |
8-20 |
| Titmouse |
4x4 |
12 |
1 - 1/4 |
5-12 |
| Purple Martin |
6x6 |
6 |
2 - 1/8 |
15-25 |
| Nut Hatch |
4x4 |
12 |
1 - 1/2 |
5-12 |
| Tree Swallow |
5x5 |
10-12 |
1 - 1/2 |
5-10 |
| Barred Owl |
14x14 |
28 |
8 |
15-30 |
To add more beauty to your backyard or patio - check out this set of pergola plans that attach to the side of your house or deck.
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