Best Bird Houses
Top bird houses ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Nature's Way Cedar Bluebird House
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Cedar naturally resists rot
- Cedar naturally resists rot
- Proper 1.5-inch bluebird entry
Cons
- Unfinished cedar grays over time
- Unfinished cedar grays over time
- No predator guard included
Don't buy this if…
- Mount this house 5-6 feet high on a pole with a predator baffle or squirrels and snakes will raid the nest.
- Mount this house 5-6 feet high on a pole with a predator baffle or squirrels and snakes will raid the nest.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Audubon Society approved design
- Audubon Society approved design
- Recycled polywood construction
Cons
- Plain design lacks decoration
- Plain design lacks decoration
- Only attracts small wrens
Don't buy this if…
- House sparrows can squeeze through the 1.25-inch hole so monitor for invasive species takeover during nesting season.
- House sparrows can squeeze through the 1.25-inch hole so monitor for invasive species takeover during nesting season.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 12 rooms for colony nesting
- 12 rooms for colony nesting
- Starling-resistant entries
Cons
- Requires tall pole mount 12-18 feet high
- Requires tall pole mount 12-18 feet high
- Expensive setup with pole
Don't buy this if…
- Purple martins only nest in open areas and the house must be mounted 12-18 feet high on a pole away from trees.
- Purple martins only nest in open areas and the house must be mounted 12-18 feet high on a pole away from trees.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Affordable entry price
- Affordable entry price
- Rust-free metal roof
Cons
- Thin wood construction
- Thin wood construction
- Swings in wind may deter nesting
Don't buy this if…
- Hanging birdhouses swing in wind which can discourage nesting so hang in a sheltered location.
- Hanging birdhouses swing in wind which can discourage nesting so hang in a sheltered location.
#5
8.5
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Watch nesting from indoors
- Watch nesting from indoors
- One-way mirror for bird privacy
Cons
- Suction cups can fail in heat
- Suction cups can fail in heat
- Limited to window placement
Don't buy this if…
- The suction cups weaken in extreme heat and the house can fall from the window so check adhesion frequently.
- The suction cups weaken in extreme heat and the house can fall from the window so check adhesion frequently.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Made in USA from Wisconsin cedar
- Made in USA from Wisconsin cedar
- Properly sized chickadee entry
Cons
- Very small and easy to overlook
- Very small and easy to overlook
- Only attracts small cavity nesters
Don't buy this if…
- Do not paint or stain the interior of any birdhouse as the chemicals can harm nesting birds and their eggs.
- Do not paint or stain the interior of any birdhouse as the chemicals can harm nesting birds and their eggs.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Rot-proof aluminum construction
- Rot-proof aluminum construction
- 16 rooms for large colonies
Cons
- Aluminum appearance is less charming
- Aluminum appearance is less charming
- Requires dedicated pole system
Don't buy this if…
- Aluminum houses can get very hot in direct sun so ensure the house has ventilation holes to prevent overheating nestlings.
- Aluminum houses can get very hot in direct sun so ensure the house has ventilation holes to prevent overheating nestlings.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Three houses for species variety
- Three houses for species variety
- Natural rustic bark aesthetic
Cons
- Bark can detach over time
- Bark can detach over time
- Thinner wood less insulating
Don't buy this if…
- Mount each house facing away from prevailing winds and direct afternoon sun to protect nesting birds from exposure.
- Mount each house facing away from prevailing winds and direct afternoon sun to protect nesting birds from exposure.
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