<iframe src="//www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-P7854M" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden">
Cornell Lab Bird Academy nest blueprint poster beside a Double-crested Cormorant carrying nesting material in it's bill.

Illustrations by Marla Coppolino, Poster by Nia Mitchell, Brandt's Cormorant © Michael Stubblefield / Macaulay Library

Download the Nest Blueprint Poster

Nests offer us a fascinating window into bird life. From simple, subtle scrape nests that camouflage in their surroundings to elaborately woven pendulous nests, each nest showcases the creativity and skill of its builder.

Explore the incredible artistry of avian architects with our colorful, two-sided blueprint guide. The front features the ten basic nest categories based on general shape, while the back provides species examples to help you connect these nest shapes to the birds that build them. 


Fill out your information here to download your "Basic Nest Blueprints" guide. View it digitally, or print and display it.
By downloading, you opt-in to receive email communications from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about our programs and other news. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Discover the secrets of nests and eggs with NestWatch leader Robyn Bailey in this self-paced online course. Delve into 5 lessons and 24 interactive topics that reveal bird biology and parenting. Get started today with the self-paced, online course "The Hidden World of Nests and Eggs."

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

More Resources to Learn About Nests:

NestWatch: Join this participatory science project to track nesting success and help scientists understand how birds raise their young.

Birdhouse Tips and Guides: Explore over 100 different articles on how to create bird-friendly spaces and provide safe homes for cavity-nesting species in your neighborhood.

Backyard Bird Nest and Egg ID: Watch a recorded live event with NestWatch leader Robyn Bailey to learn how to safely monitor nests and baby birds, and discover the features of an ideal birdhouse.