Birds are well known for constructing a wide variety of nests, and nest building is an instinctive behavior among them. The materials,design and structure involved in building nests vary by species. These deliberately constructed formations are composed of variety of substances, which include both natural and, more frequently artificial elements. Additionally, bird nests function as microhabitats that harbor ectoparasites, fungi, and various commensal organisms. A single nest functions as a habitat, an environmental sample, an indicator of the breeding status of birds, and a record of species-specific interactions. It represents a remarkable example of animal architecture. The present study was conducted in an urban area of Angul district, Odisha, and includes six species of local birds Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotuscafer), Black drongo (Dicrurusmacrocercus), Indian Robin (Saxicoloidesfulicatus), Purplerumped Sunbird (Leptocomazeylonica), Black hooded oriole (Oriolusxanthornus), Red wattle lapwing (Vanellus indicus) focusing on their nest structures and nesting materials. The study also reveals that birds prefer nesting at varied heights depending on their ecological and behavioral suitability. Primary goal of the study was to examine the composition, structure, and design of certain common terrestrial birds that live in the Angul district's metropolitan regions. The data provide insights into how the availability and incorporation rate of anthropogenic materials are correlated with nest construction.