They can fly as soon as they fledge. The parents will fly and swoop with them though.
Long-billed Cuckoo was created in 1858.
Long-tailed Cuckoo was created in 1787.
It takes about 13 days after hatching before a Bluet Robin to fly from the nest. This is after the mother has left them.
Tawny Frogmouths fledge at 25-35 days.
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Between 10 and 19 days is commonly quoted amongst birdwatchers but eggs hatched in aviaries invariably take 14 days. While a longer incubation period for eggs laid in habitat could possibly be the result of disturbance, a shorter incubation period than 14 days is exceedingly unlikely.
Normally for several months, until they fledge and can hunt for themselves.
After about three weeks they fledge, or take their first flight. They may stay in the nest another week.
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A fledge
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