fledges

[US]/flɛdʒɪz/
[UK]/flɛdʒɪz/

Translation

v.(of a bird) to acquire feathers; to equip (an arrow) with feathers; to raise (a chick) until it is able to fly; to decorate with feathers or down

Phrases & Collocations

young fledges

fledges take flight

fledges grow up

fledges leave nest

fledges learn skills

fledges find food

fledges become independent

fledges develop feathers

fledges seek shelter

fledges build nests

Example Sentences

the young bird finally fledges from the nest.

as the chick fledges, it learns to find food.

once it fledges, it will start to explore its surroundings.

the parents watch carefully as their offspring fledges.

fledges are often vulnerable to predators.

after it fledges, the bird will join a flock.

fledges require a safe environment to thrive.

many species have unique behaviors as they fledge.

fledges often return to their nests at night.

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