Hatchling (noun)

A young bird that has just hatched from an egg.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word 'hatch' meaning to produce young from an egg.

Examples:

1. The hatchling was still covered in feathers and unable to fly.
2. The mother bird was very protective of her hatchling.
3. The scientist observed the development of the hatchling over a period of several weeks.
4. The hatchling was very hungry and ate all of the food provided to it.
5. The hatchling was cute with its fluffy down and big eyes.