Common Illinois Bird Information
Eastern Bluebird
Recommended Hole Size: 1.5 Inches
Eastern Bluebirds are small, vibrant blue birds with a rust-colored breast. They are known for their sweet, melodious songs. Eastern Bluebirds are cavity-nesting birds that are commonly found in open woodlands, fields, and gardens.
Recommended Birdhouse Height: Mount the birdhouse on a pole or post at a height of 4 to 6 feet. If you are wanting a pole of this size, you can find one on amazon by clicking the below link
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Purple Martin
Recommended Hole Size: 1.75 to 2.0 inches
Purple Martins are the largest species of swallow found in North America. They have iridescent dark blue-black plumage and are known for their acrobatic flight. They often nest in large, multi-compartment birdhouses known as "martin houses."
Recommended Birdhouse Height:
Purple Martin houses should be placed on a tall pole or post, usually 10 to 15 feet or higher.
House Wren
Recommended Hole Size: 1 inch
House wrens are small, brown birds that are common across Alaska. They often use birdhouses for nesting, and they are known for their bubbly songs.
Recommended Birdhouse Height:
House Wrens prefer their birdhouses at lower heights, typically between 4 to 10 feet above the ground. You can mount the birdhouse on a tree or fence post.
