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

  1. The female bird nidulates by building an elaborate nest on a secluded branch.
  2. The cavity-nesting birds nidulate in the hollow of trees, old buildings, or rock crevices.
  3. The nidulate instinct is triggered by hormonal changes in the female bird's body.
  4. Nidulation can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process for birds.
  5. Some nidulate birds, such as kingfishers, dig nesting tunnels into the ground.
  6. The nidulate behavior of ground-nesting birds is influenced by factors like vegetation structure and predation risk.
  7. Cliff-nesting birds nidulate on sheer rock faces, building their nests on ledges or cracks.
  8. Ornithologists study nidulation patterns to gain insights into bird behavior and population dynamics.
  9. Nidulate birds exhibit specific courtship rituals that are essential for nest-building and egg-laying.
  10. 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.