The phrase "nesting colonies" refers to a group of animals, usually birds or insects, that live and build nests together in the same area.
Sentences with «nesting colonies»
Not all colony cats live to a ripe old age, but many live far longer than the urban myth projects. (oasisforanimals.org)
This beautiful island is sanctuary to about 152 birds, including large nesting colonies of brown pelicans and magnificent frigate birds, along with roseate spoonbills, double - crested cormorants, herons, egrets, terns, kingfishers, and even the occasional flamingo. (travelyucatan.com)
In this study, the authors compared the body condition of ~ 40 female alligators living with and without long - legged wading bird nesting colonies in similar habitat in the Everglades, Florida. (sciencedaily.com)