| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CROW | Bird known for straight flight |
| CROW | Bird known for straight flying |
| SWIFT | Bird named for its flight speed |
| FLEDGE | Prepare for a first flight, as a bird |
| fledges | (of a young bird) to acquire the feathers necessary for flight |
| fledge | (of a young bird) to acquire the feathers necessary for flight |
| fledging | (of a young bird) Develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight |
| fledging | Bring up (a young bird) until its wing feathers are developed enough for flight |
| rising | (of a bird) Depicted with the wings open but not fully displayed, as if preparing for flight |
