What bird species can I attract if i just buy the Beakle Bird House with no additional entry hole sizes?

The Beakle Bird House is designed to make birdwatching simple, rewarding, and customizable. Each Smart Bird House comes with an adjustable birdhouse and one 1.5-inch entry hole plate, along with three adjustable interior height settings of 6 inches, 7.5 inches, and 8.5 inches. The width and depth are fixed at 6 inches, which provides a comfortable and secure nesting space. With these standard settings, you can attract an impressive range of small and medium-sized birds that prefer a 1.5-inch entry hole and compact interior.

1.5" Entry Hole (Included with Beakle Bird House)

With the included 1.5-inch plate and adjustable heights, you can attract species such as:

At 6 inches in height, the 1.5-inch entry hole is ideal for attracting smaller birds that prefer snug enclosures. With this setup, you can attract House Wren, Carolina Wren, Black-capped Chickadee, Carolina Chickadee, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, Western Bluebird, Mountain Bluebird, Tree Swallow, and Violet-green Swallow.

At 7.5 inches in height, you open up the perfect balance between comfort and depth, attracting Eastern Bluebird, Western Bluebird, Mountain Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Violet-green Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, Black-capped Chickadee, Carolina Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Downy Woodpecker, and Carolina Wren.

At 8.5 inches in height, the 1.5-inch hole works beautifully for slightly larger or more territorial cavity nesters that prefer deeper enclosures. With this configuration, you can attract Eastern Bluebird, Western Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Violet-green Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, Black-capped Chickadee, Carolina Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Downy Woodpecker, and Carolina Wren.

1" Entry Hole (Purchased Separately)

At 6 inches in height, a 1-inch entry hole appeals to smaller wrens and other tiny cavity dwellers. This configuration attracts House Wren, Bewick’s Wren, and Winter Wren.

At 7.5 inches in height, the same 1-inch hole remains suitable for House Wren, Bewick’s Wren, and Winter Wren.

At 8.5 inches in height, this combination continues to attract the same small species—House Wren, Bewick’s Wren, and Winter Wren—providing them with slightly deeper nesting space and added protection.

You can purchase the 1" Entry Hole here.

2" Entry Hole (Purchased Separately)

At 6 inches in height, the 2-inch entry hole can attract Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Purple Martin.

At 7.5 inches in height, this setup remains suitable for Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Purple Martin.

At 8.5 inches in height, the larger cavity space is perfect for Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Purple Martin, offering enough room for nesting comfort and brood rearing.

You can purchase the 2" Entry Hole here.

2.5" Entry Hole (Purchased Separately)

At 6 inches in height, the 2.5-inch entry hole attracts Northern Flicker, American Kestrel, and Eastern Screech-Owl.

At 7.5 inches in height, this setup continues to attract Northern Flicker, American Kestrel, and Eastern Screech-Owl.

At 8.5 inches in height, the 2.5-inch opening paired with the deepest interior provides an ideal environment for Northern Flicker, American Kestrel, and Eastern Screech-Owl, all of which appreciate more vertical nesting space.

You can purchase the 2.5" Entry Hole here.

3" Entry Hole (Purchased Separately)

At 6 inches in height, the 3-inch entry hole attracts larger birds like Eastern Screech-Owl and American Kestrel.

At 7.5 inches in height, this configuration continues to draw Eastern Screech-Owl and American Kestrel.

At 8.5 inches in height, the 3-inch opening combined with the tallest house height provides a premium nesting space for Eastern Screech-Owl and American Kestrel, offering the space and protection these larger birds prefer.

You can purchase the 3" Entry Hole here.

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