nidification

/ˌnɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of building a nest, especially by birds.
    • The ornithologist studied the nidification habits of sparrows in urban areas.
    • Nidification requires careful selection of materials like twigs, grass, and mud.
    • Spring is the season of nidification for most birds in the forest.
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