baby bird

• Filhote de ave que acabou de nascer ou sair do ovo e ainda não consegue voar nem se alimentar sozinho; também usado como termo carinhoso para uma ave pequena ou filhote.

A young bird that has recently hatched and is not yet able to fly or feed itself independently.

1. Young birdA1formal

   A bird that has recently hatched from an egg and is not yet fully grown or able to fly.

   Filhote de pássaro

   • The baby bird fell out of its nest.
   • She carefully fed the baby bird with a dropper.
   • The mother bird returned to feed her baby birds.

2. Vulnerable or dependent personB1informal

   A term used metaphorically to describe someone who is inexperienced, vulnerable, or in need of protection.

   Pessoa vulnerável ou dependente

   • He's just a baby bird when it comes to managing finances.
   • She felt like a baby bird leaving the safety of her home for college.
   • Don't treat me like a baby bird; I can handle this myself.