nidifugous

• Qualifie un oiseau dont les petits quittent le nid peu après l'éclosion et sont capables de se déplacer et de se nourrir rapidement.

Describes a young bird that leaves the nest shortly after hatching.

1. Leaving the nest earlyC2formalscientific

   Describing birds that leave the nest shortly after hatching and are able to move and feed themselves.

   Nidifuge

   • Chickens are nidifugous birds, as chicks can walk and peck for food soon after hatching.
   • Ducks are nidifugous, with ducklings following their mother to water within hours of birth.
   • The nidifugous behavior of these birds helps them avoid predators by quickly leaving the vulnerable nest.

   Synonymesprecocial

   Antonymesnidicolous