Meaning Nidifugous
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NidifugousA nidifugous (or precocial) nestling is down covered and active shortly after hatching and can leave the nest if necessary. Most game birds, ducks and geese are nidifugous, for example a Mallard chick. See Eggs and Nestlings.
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Nidifugous(adj) (of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching
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NidifugousPrecocial young leaving the nest soon after hatching - e.g., Wood Ducks.
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Nidifugous
(biology,of a bird) That leaves the nest shortly after hatching
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