The most unusual bird nests (15 photos)

In the usual sense, a nest is interconnected twigs or herbs inside which birds lay their eggs. incubate them, and then raise chicks.





But not all representatives of the feathered world agree with classical standards. Some people stand out so much from the general background, that at the sight of the nests of these creatures it is difficult to guess their true appointment.

Sieve



The African jacana, out of a desire to confuse enemies, builds immediately several nests. Of which only one is subsequently chosen. And themselves designs represent a bunch of stems and leaves of coastal plants, which are periodically filled with water.





Luckily, jacana eggs are water resistant. And the brave mother simply returns the fugitive to his place.

Cactus



Gila Californians can teach courses on family planning. Since this birdie has to spend several months on arrangement of a "lawn for a bunny" - gouging a hollow in a cactus.



Then you have to wait for the hole to dry out, and make sure that someone more lazy and cunning does not take it. But in such a house is maintained very comfortable for a hot climate cool.

Bake



The red-haired stove-maker is literally a stove-maker. Because the any master will envy the creation of an inhabitant of South America. bird stubbornly collects liquid mud and clay, brings the contents of the beak to the chosen place and spits on a tree.



As the material dries, a structure is formed that resembles an oven.

String bag



The nests of a bird with an unpronounceable name are very similar Oropendola Montezuma from Central America on shopping bags with mysterious content. These practical creatures build handbags from banana fibers and vines.



And since they nest in groups, the tree chosen by the colony for procreation looks very epic.

Upcycle



Admirers of this method and a little philosophical lazy people are owls. Therefore, they often do not bother and use what is already used.



A striking example of innovation is the virgin eagle owl.

Stack



Ordinary public weavers did not just get their Name. They are both social, as they settle in groups, and really weavers.



After all, these crumbs manage to turn a tree into a family estate that can be used for up to 100 years!

Nothing



True minimalists in terms of choosing a nesting site can be called white terns. Instead of a nest, they literally use a piece of wood - a recess, a knot, a branch turn. What pretty risky.



But, on the other hand, no blood-sucking parasites that hiding in the depths of classic nests, the future mother cannot be reached will.