The difference between Birdlet and Fledgling

When used as nouns, birdlet means a small bird, whereas fledgling means a young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).


Fledgling is also adjective with the meaning: untried or inexperienced.

check bellow for the other definitions of Birdlet and Fledgling

  1. Birdlet as a noun:

    A small bird.

  1. Fledgling as an adjective:

    Untried or inexperienced.

  2. Fledgling as an adjective:

    Emergent or rising.

  1. Fledgling as a noun:

    A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).

  2. Fledgling as a noun:

    An insect that has just fledged, i.e. undergone its final moult to become an adult or imago.

  3. Fledgling as a noun (figuratively):

    An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.

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