nidifugous Synonyms
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nidifugous Meaning
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nidifugous (a)
(of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching
nidifugous Sentence Examples
- The nidifugous chicks of the American robin emerge from the nest fully feathered and able to fend for themselves.
- Unlike nidiphilic birds, nidifugous species have precocial young that leave the nest within a few hours of hatching.
- The chicks of the black-capped chickadee are nidifugous, following their parents out of the nest at about nine days old.
- Nidifugous species have evolved strategies to protect their young from predators while they are still vulnerable outside the nest.
- The European starling is a nidifugous bird that often nests in cavities, such as tree holes or birdhouses.
- Nidifugous behavior is beneficial for species that nest in areas with high predation pressure.
- The Eurasian sparrowhawk is a nidifugous species that preys upon small birds and rodents.
- The chicks of the northern flicker are nidifugous and leave the nest at about five weeks of age.
- Nidifugous species typically have larger broods than nidiphilic species, as the chicks are able to care for themselves at a younger age.
- The behavior of nidifugous birds has been studied extensively by ornithologists to understand the evolution of parental care strategies.
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(of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching
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The nidifugous chicks of the American robin emerge from the nest fully feathered and able to fend for themselves.
Unlike nidiphilic birds, nidifugous species have precocial young that leave the nest within a few hours of hatching.
The chicks of the black-capped chickadee are nidifugous, following their parents out of the nest at about nine days old.
Nidifugous species have evolved strategies to protect their young from predators while they are still vulnerable outside the nest.
