nest box

1 of 1noun

/ˈnɛst bɑks/

Forms:nest boxes

1

a small structure made to give birds or small animals a safe place to build a nest and raise their young

A bird moved into the nest box in the backyard.
The owl used the nesting box all winter.
The nest box was placed high on a tree to keep it safe.
Small birds were seen flying in and out of the nest box.
Some parks install nesting boxes for different bird species.