1. builds or constructs a nest
Usage: third person singular present tense of nidify; formal or technical; used primarily in ornithology and biology

Examples

• The bird nidifies in the tall oak tree every spring.
• When the female eagle nidifies, she carefully arranges twigs and branches.
• Many migratory species nidify in northern regions during breeding season.
• The swallow nidifies under the eaves of the barn.
• Research shows that this species nidifies at higher altitudes than its relatives.