nidifugous

• 形容雏鸟在孵化后不久就离开巢穴的，如鸡、鸭等鸟类。

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.

   早成雏的

   • 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.

   同义词precocial

   反义词nidicolous