Meaning of the word nestling in English

What does nestling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nestling

US /ˈnest.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈnest.lɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a bird that is too young to leave the nest

Example:
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling.
We found a tiny nestling that had fallen from its nest.
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