Bird house building what is the best wood to use for custom home design houses?

notredameswimmer: Bird house building what is the best wood to use for custom home design houses?
I am looking to build a custom bird house for my friend for a house warming gift (I know clever!). I want to have an exact match of the house. But i do not know what wood to use for the main of the house and the details?

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Answer by Munya Carr
cedar. Smooth side on the inside, rough side on the outside.

Cedar is durable and insect resistant.

Answer by lynchburgbull
spanish cedar by far if you cant find that and dont have the tools to mill it down then go to lowes or home depot and just get cedar. can be painted stained or just clear coated. cedar will hold up very well for years to come