Are Nuthatches Cavity Nesters?

White-breasted Nuthatches typically build their nests in natural tree cavities or abandoned woodpecker holes. ... Despite their association with deciduous woods, they nest in both coniferous and deciduous trees.

Do nuthatches nest in cavities?

Male also performs much courtship feeding of female. Nest site is large natural cavity or old woodpecker hole, usually 15-60' above ground; may rarely use birdhouses; may sometimes excavate own nest cavity. Female builds nest in cavity, a simple cup of bark fibers, grasses, twigs, hair.

Where do nuthatches nest?

Nuthatches normally nest in tree cavities, often occupying old woodpecker holes. Typically, six to eight eggs are laid, with the chicks hatching after around two weeks.