Branchling

Ästling ( Ural )

Ästling is a term not yet fledged young birds that nest or nesting hole left though, however, continue to be supplied on branches sitting by the adult birds. In particular, the term is used with birds of prey and owls .

The term comes from the language of falconers , but has also established itself in ornithological usage.

literature

• Einhard Bezzel , Roland Prinzinger : Ornithology (=  UTB for science / UTB large series; 681 ). 2nd, completely revised and expanded edition. Ulmer , Stuttgart 1990, ISBN 3-8001-2597-8 .