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nidifugous

/naɪˈdɪf.jʊ.ɡəs/

Tradução: Diz-se do filhote de ave que sai do ninho logo após a eclosão, já sendo capaz de andar e se alimentar sozinho.

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adjective

/naɪˈdɪf.jʊ.ɡəs/C2formalscientific
  • ptDiz-se do filhote de ave que sai do ninho logo após a eclosão, já sendo capaz de andar e se alimentar sozinho.

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.

    ptQue deixa o ninho cedo

    • 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.

    Sinônimosprecocial

    Antônimosnidicolous