nidulate (Meaning)
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nidulate (v. i.)
To make a nest, as a bird.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nidulate
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nidulate Sentence Examples
- The female bird nidulates by building an elaborate nest on a secluded branch.
- The cavity-nesting birds nidulate in the hollow of trees, old buildings, or rock crevices.
- The nidulate instinct is triggered by hormonal changes in the female bird's body.
- Nidulation can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process for birds.
- Some nidulate birds, such as kingfishers, dig nesting tunnels into the ground.
- The nidulate behavior of ground-nesting birds is influenced by factors like vegetation structure and predation risk.
- Cliff-nesting birds nidulate on sheer rock faces, building their nests on ledges or cracks.
- Ornithologists study nidulation patterns to gain insights into bird behavior and population dynamics.
- Nidulate birds exhibit specific courtship rituals that are essential for nest-building and egg-laying.
- The nidulate behavior of certain bird species has adapted to unique environmental conditions, such as nesting in tree hollows or inside abandoned buildings.
FAQs About the word nidulate
To make a nest, as a bird.
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The female bird nidulates by building an elaborate nest on a secluded branch.
The cavity-nesting birds nidulate in the hollow of trees, old buildings, or rock crevices.
The nidulate instinct is triggered by hormonal changes in the female bird's body.
Nidulation can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process for birds.
