nest builders
Creatures weaving homes
Nest builders are animals that construct nests for shelter, breeding, or raising young.
Birds are the most familiar nest builders, but the term extends to insects, fish, mammals, and reptiles that create similar structures.
In figurative use, nest builders are people who focus on creating a comfortable home: She's a natural nest builder—always making spaces feel cozy.
- sparrowSmall brown urban bird
- beaverDam-constructing aquatic rodent
- antSmall colonial insect
- beeStinging nectar gatherer
- robinSmall orange-breasted thrush
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