breeding colony
Animal reproduction site
A breeding colony is a concentrated gathering of animals—typically birds, seals, or sea turtles—that congregate in one location to mate and raise young.
These sites are often remote islands or protected areas where large numbers nest together: The island hosts a breeding colony of over ten thousand penguins.
The term appears in wildlife biology and conservation contexts.
- rookeryCommunal bird nesting site
- nesting sitePlace for laying eggs
- nestingMaking a dwelling
- flockAnimals gathered together
- seabirdsOcean-dwelling avians
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