noun
- the process or act of building a nest
Usage: formal or technical; primarily used in ornithology and biology
Examples
- The nidification of migratory birds begins in early spring.
- Researchers studied the nidification patterns of various songbird species.
- Environmental changes have affected the nidification behavior of local eagles.
- The timing of nidification varies depending on climate and food availability.
- Ornithologists observed the nidification process over several weeks.