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fledge
This term is a specialized biological word used almost exclusively in the context of ornithology. It describes the critical developmental transition when a young bird acquires the plumage and strength required to leave the nest. While it can be used intransitively to describe the bird's own growth, the transitive use emphasizes the parental role in ensuring the offspring's survival.
In a broader sense, the word is rarely used outside of nature writing or scientific descriptions. It should not be confused with "fly," as fledging specifically refers to the growth of feathers and the readiness for flight, rather than the act of flying itself.
Meanings
Examples
The parent bird helps fledge its young by encouraging them to leave the nest.
Most songbirds fledge quickly to avoid predators.
It takes several days for the hatchlings to fledge completely.
It takes several days for the hatchlings to fledge completely.
The biologists observed how the rare species of falcon fledge in the wild.