Unlike many other ducks and geese the male helps with the nest construction.

Multiple intricate chains working in unison are often used to ratchet together large leaves during nest construction.

Unmated males start nest construction and call particularly frequently to attract females.

Literature reviews also report nest construction by the female, which takes about three to five days.

Similar forms of nest construction are seen in some species of Polyrhachis.

In most species, the female does most or all of the nest construction, though the male often helps.

In most trogon species, both sexes help with nest construction.

The male role is important for maintaining courtship feeding during the nest construction and incubation period.

From there they can be delivered along with the pollen at the nest construction of the sand bees for which the species is specialized.

When the nest construction is complete, the male will accept the female.