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- "Bird Architecture," circa 1916 - Starting in the 19th century, early environmentalists and the U.S. government encouraged people to put up birdhouses for a variety of reasons. The practice, sometimes called "landlording," benefitted native bird species experiencing habitat loss. "Landlords" built or purchased bird shelters ranging from simple houses to elaborate, multilevel structures that copied popular architecture styles.
- circa 1916
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"Bird Architecture," circa 1916
Starting in the 19th century, early environmentalists and the U.S. government encouraged people to put up birdhouses for a variety of reasons. The practice, sometimes called "landlording," benefitted native bird species experiencing habitat loss. "Landlords" built or purchased bird shelters ranging from simple houses to elaborate, multilevel structures that copied popular architecture styles.