1. develops wing feathers that are large enough for flight
Usage: used of young birds
2. leaves the nest after developing the ability to fly
Usage: used of young birds
3. raises and cares for a young bird until it can fly
Usage: used of parent birds

Examples

• The baby robin fledges after about two weeks in the nest.
• Most songbirds fledge their young in late spring.
• The eagle chick fledges when its flight feathers are fully developed.
• Once the sparrow fledges, it will leave the nest permanently.
• The mother bird fledges three chicks this season.
• Young owls typically fledge at night when it’s safer.