Young birds after hatching and before leaving the nest.
Second stage of development. A baby bird that has pin or actual feathers, but has not left the nest.
The term used to describe a bird during the period between hatching from the egg and fledging from the nest.
young bird not yet fledged
a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngsters"
a bird not yet fully covered by feathers with some skin showing
a young bird that does not have all of its feathers, cannot perch or fly, and is still living in the nest and being cared for by its parents
A nestling is generally a bird that is either too young and frail to leave the nest or is still dependent on its parents. There are two types of nestling: nidifugous and nidicolous. See fledgling.
A baby hummingbird still in the nest; also called a chick.
The term for a young bird from the time it hatches until it leaves the nest. The nestling period of the Purple Martin lasts about 26 to 34 days.
a baby bird from the time feathers start to develop until it fledges.