Seabirds that breed in South Georgia typically exhibit a form of reproduction known as monogamous breeding, where they form long-term pair bonds and often return to the same nesting sites each year. Depending on the species, they may have specific breeding seasons and engage in elaborate courtship behaviors. Many seabird species, such as albatrosses and petrels, also exhibit site fidelity, returning to the same nesting locations.
In addition, seabirds often lay a small number of eggs, usually one or two, and invest significant parental care, with both parents frequently involved in incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks once they hatch. This reproductive strategy helps ensure that the young have a better chance of survival in the sometimes harsh environments of the South Atlantic.