Why do birds build nests?

Why do birds build nests?

• A. To store food only
• B. To provide a safe place for laying eggs and raising their young
• C. To attract predators
• D. To rest during the day

Answer: (B)

Birds build nests to provide a safe place for laying eggs and raising their young. A nest cushions eggs and chicks from the weather and helps incubate the eggs so they stay warm enough to develop. It also offers protection and a quiet space where parents can bring food to hungry hatchlings and keep them safe until they can learn to fly. While some birds may cache food or briefly rest near a nest, those are not the main purposes; nests are specifically designed for reproduction and rearing offspring, not primarily for storing food or resting.