nidifugous
/nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəs
/adjective
Another term for precocial.Chicks are nidifugous and feed themselves shortly after hatching....
- The young is nidifugous and can leave the nest in 3 days and is fed by its parents for about 30 days.
- Please use the ‘chick’ denomination only for chicks and ducklings of nidifugous species.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Latin nidus 'nest' + fugere 'flee' + -ous.