Nuthatches nest in tree cavities or holes that have been excavated by woodpeckers, but will also chisel out their own nesting hole. The female builds the nest, first lining it with fur ...

In contrast, white-breasted nuthatches nest in safe cavities with low predation risk, allowing young to stay in the nest longer and develop their wings more fully such that they can perform ...

The red-breasted nuthatch has the un­usual habit of smearing resin around the entrance hole to its nest, presumably to deter predators and competitors from entering the nest. During the breeding ...

Research has also delved into the materials used in nest construction. A study on the Eurasian Nuthatch revealed that these birds predominantly use bark flakes, along with mud and leaves ...