Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour looks at the fascinating topic of how and why birds build and use structures such as nests and bowers with very simple equipment. Putting bird building behaviour into context with all other animals, the book shows how birds are the most impressive and consistent animal builders other than ourselves. Written for students and researchers of animal behaviour, behavioural ecology and ornithology, it will nevertheless make absorbing reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.