Fledgeling (Adjective)
Meaning
(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers; "a fledgling robin".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fledgling sparrow perched precariously on the edge of its nest, preparing to take flight for the first time.
- A fledgling owl was spotted flying erratically through the forest, still learning the art of navigation.
- In the backyard, a fledgling blue jay struggled to take off from the ground, its wings flapping wildly.
- The fledgling pigeon had only just acquired its feathers and was already being pushed out of the nest by its siblings.
- As the sun rose, a fledgling falcon soared through the skies, its wings beating rapidly as it chased after its prey.