nester

/ˈnɛstər/
noun
  1. A bird that builds or uses a nest, especially in a particular way or place.
    • This birdhouse is designed for cavity nesters like bluebirds.
    • Robins are early nesters, often starting their nests in March.
    • Late nesters may struggle to find enough food for their chicks.
  2. A person who stays in one place or home for a long time, often preferring comfort and familiarity.
    • After years of moving around, he became a nester and settled in a small town.
    • My grandmother is a true nester — she has lived in the same house for fifty years.
    • Some people are travelers, but I'm a nester who loves being at home.
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