Birds that make tiniest nests

Known for constructing intricately woven, small, hanging nests, often no larger than a golf ball.

Weaverbird

Builds small, concealed nests in burrows or tree hollows, typically compact and snug.

Kingfisher

Creates tiny, cup-shaped nests made from plant fibers, feathers, and spider silk, sometimes no bigger than a walnut.

Hummingbird

Europe's smallest bird, which builds a tiny, well-hidden nest made of moss, lichen, and feathers.

Goldcrest

Known for constructing small, neat nests in dense shrubs, often camouflaged to blend with their surroundings.

Fairy-wren

Builds delicate, small, cup-shaped nests in trees, typically only a few inches in diameter.

Gnatcatcher