fledgling
noun
a young bird just fledged.
fledglings
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pluralof fledgling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Davies said fledglings would "glide like a kite" once they lost their fluff and got their primary feathers, and were shown the ropes by the older generation.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Their fledglings are about one third lighter, even though the warmest days they experience reach similar temperatures of about 16-17ºC.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
The early seeds of Owens Viani’s work on the issue began around 2011, when a neighbor ran over to tell her that Cooper’s hawk fledglings had drowned in his kiddie pool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2024
Tan hopes that the mealworms, tiny balls of suet and sunflower chips she leaves on the patio will ensure more fledglings reach adulthood.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
An ancient peregrine instinct was finally guiding her—do not feed the fledglings.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
