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Outgrowing the Nest Nestlings Become Fledglings More Slideshows
For about three weeks, nestlings are cared for by their mother, growing strong on a high-protein diet of insects and spiders. As the young birds gain strength, they exercise their wings and when ready, fledge from the nest.