A young member of the Zenaida macroura species is a precocial bird, meaning it requires substantial parental care after hatching. These fledglings are characterized by their downy feathers, relatively small size, and... Read more »
A fledgling dove, often characterized by its underdeveloped plumage and dependence on parental care, represents a vulnerable stage in the life cycle of these birds. Newly hatched doves are altricial, meaning they... Read more »
