non-breeding

Adjective

Meaning

(zoology) Occurring outside of the breeding season; relating to any time of the year in which breeding does not take place.

(zoology) Of an animal, not breeding.

Examples

Alternately, non-breeding or wintering bald eagles, particularly in areas with a lack of human disturbance, spend their time in various upland, terrestrial habitats sometimes quite far away from waterways. Source: Internet

A further 28 seabird species are recorded as either non-breeding visitors or have been noted during 'at-sea surveys' of the islands. Source: Internet

In several avian studies, circulating DHEA has been found to be elevated in birds during the non-breeding season. Source: Internet

Castration of various species in the non-breeding season has no effect on territorial aggression. Source: Internet

During the non-breeding season they may form flocks of between 20 and 25 birds, citation although the lesser rhea forms smaller flocks than this. Source: Internet

Gonadal steroids generally regulate aggression during the breeding season, but non-gonadal steroids may regulate aggression during the non-breeding season. Source: Internet

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