Which Birds Nest in Eaves?

Sheltered spots with ledges are favorite spots to build. Other birds that build on houses include cliff swallows, robins, house finches, pigeons, house sparrows, and European starlings

European starlings
Common starling nests have a 48% to 79% rate of successful fledging, although only 20% of nestlings survive to breeding age; the adult survival rate is closer to 60%. The average life span is about 2–3 years, with a longevity record of 22 years 11 months.
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What birds nest in the eaves of houses?

The type of birds usually found in roof eaves
  • House Sparrows.
  • Starlings.
  • Swifts.
  • Swallows.
  • Blue tits/Great Tits.
  • Jackdaws.

Do birds nesting in eaves cause damage?

One problem that many homeowners will face is birds nesting on their roof, particularly under their roof tiles. This can damage not only your property's aesthetics, but also its structure, and even damage your health.

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