Meaning & use
nestling
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a young bird that is too young to leave its nest.
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The mother robin returned every few minutes to feed her hungry nestlings.
A nestling that falls from its nest often cannot fly well enough to survive on its own.
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Distinct from a 'fledgling,' which has grown feathers and left the nest but may still depend on its parents.
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