Types of Birds in Fence Houses

Many homeowners mount birdhouses on their fences for a neat and attractive look that stands out. The house will attract different types of birds depending on how small or large the house is. The best way to attract the birds is by positioning the birdhouse so the entrance faces north or to the east.

Bluebirds

Bluebirds often go hunting for insects to bring home and often use the birdhouses to nest in while away. They are regularly seen because many homeowners have mounted the houses on the fence lines. The birds are easy to spot because they are blue in color. The males are brighter in color than the males.

Wood Ducks

Wood ducks are also popular with birdhouse on fence lines. These types of birds are attracted where there is wood chips or sawdust on the house. Wood ducks like to nest where there are cavities but when they are absent they will nest in birdhouses. This type of bird is usually green with chestnut colors with strong claws that can grip wood.

Chickadees

Chickadees often use trees with cavities to nest in. They will also use birdhouses if they are located on fence lines near areas that are heavily wooded. Chickadees prefer areas that are heavily wooded because this is where they mostly find their food to take back to the nest. They are very small birds that can be distinguished by the black feather cap. Chickadees also have feathers that are white and shaped in a horizontal band underneath the black feather cap on their head.