breeding period
nounUK /ˈbriː.dɪŋ ˌpɪə.ri.əd/
US /ˈbriː.dɪŋ ˌpɪr.i.əd/
The time of year when animals have babies.
During the breeding period, the birds build nests and lay eggs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The span of time during which a plant produces seeds or new growth.
The breeding period for these wildflowers lasts from spring to early summer.
3. The time when a particular kind of animal is actively reproducing, as tracked by scientists.
Researchers recorded the penguins' breeding period to study their population changes.
4. A scheduled time in which captive animals are allowed to mate.
The zoo keeps the pandas together only during their breeding period.