5-Letter Birds

Any of several large, pheasant-like birds (especially of the genus Argusianus) native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, characterized by numerous large, eye-like spots on their flight feathers.

A large tropical seabird of the genus Sula, related to the gannet, known for its plunge-diving for fish and its clumsy movement on land.

A small, dark wild goose of the genus Branta that breeds in the Arctic tundra and winters along the northern coastlines of North America and Eurasia.

A small, stout-bodied insectivorous bird of the genus Batis, native to the woodlands and forests of Africa, typically characterized by contrasting black, white, and rufous plumage.

A large, tall bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by its long legs, long neck, and a heavy bill, often found wading in wetlands.

Any of several short-billed birds of the rail family (Rallidae), typically found in dense vegetation near water or in agricultural fields, known for their secretive behavior and harsh, grating calls.

A fully mature male duck.

A large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, characterized by a massive hooked bill, long broad wings, and powerful soaring flight.

A large, long-legged, and long-necked wading bird of the heron family (Ardeidae), typically having white plumage and developing long, cascading plumes during the breeding season.

A large sea duck native to northern coasts of Europe, North America, and eastern Siberia, particularly known for the soft down feathers plucked from the breast of the female to line its nest.

A small passerine bird belonging to the family Fringillidae or related families, characterized by a stout, conical bill specifically adapted for cracking and eating seeds.

The female of this waterbird, as distinguished from the male.

Any of various sandgrouse of the genus Pterocles, especially the pin-tailed sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata), native to arid regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Any of a widely distributed family (Podicipedidae) of aquatic diving birds characterized by a pointed bill, lobed rather than webbed toes, and a practically tailless appearance.

A small, swift falcon of the Old World (Falco subbuteo) that typically hunts insects and small birds in flight.

A large, predominantly fish-eating wading bird of the family Ardeidae, characterized by long legs, a long S-shaped neck, and a long pointed bill, typically found in freshwater and coastal habitats worldwide.

Any of several small North American sparrows of the genus Junco, typically having gray or brown upperparts, a white belly, and distinctive white outer tail feathers that flash during flight.

A large, long-tailed parrot belonging to the tribe Arini, noted for its exceptionally brightly colored plumage, powerful curved beak, and loud calls, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Any of various Asian and Australasian birds of the starling family (Sturnidae), typically featuring dark plumage and well known for their remarkable ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.

Any of several cliff-nesting seabirds of the genus Uria native to northern oceans, characterized by stark black-and-white plumage, a pointed bill, and an upright, penguin-like stance on land.

A dark-plumaged tropical seabird of the tern family, noted for its trusting nature toward humans and its elaborate nodding courtship displays.

Any of various small species of owl.

A small, semi-aquatic bird of the dipper family (Cinclidae), often called the water ouzel, recognized by its habit of bobbing up and down and walking underwater along fast-flowing streams to forage.

Any of several small seabirds of the genus Pachyptila, native to the southern oceans and characterized by a serrated bill used to filter zooplankton from seawater.

Any of various brightly colored, stout-bodied, and long-legged passerine birds of the family Pittidae, native to the tropical forests of Asia, Australasia, and Africa.

A small, predominantly brown, terrestrial songbird of the family Motacillidae, typically possessing streaked plumage and a thin bill, and known for its habit of running rather than hopping.

A small, short-tailed game bird of the pheasant family (Phasianidae) or the New World quail family (Odontophoridae), typically characterized by brown camouflaged plumage and commonly found in woodland edges and open country.

A small, insectivorous Old World bird (Erithacus rubecula) native to Europe, distinguished by its bright orange-red breast and face, often associated with winter and Christmas.

A large, heavily built bird of the crow family (genus Corvus, especially Corvus corax), characterized by entirely glossy black plumage, a robust bill, and highly intelligent behavior, native to the Northern Hemisphere.

A large breed of domesticated duck that originated in France, characterized by plumage that closely resembles that of a wild mallard but bred to be significantly heavier.

Any of various small, fast-flying birds of the family Apodidae, characterized by long, pointed wings and a resemblance to swallows, known for spending the vast majority of their lives in the air.

A small sandpiper or shorebird of the genus Calidris, typically found breeding in the Arctic tundra and migrating to southern coasts for the winter.

A long-billed, brown-plumaged wading bird of marshes and wet meadows (family Scolopacidae), known for its excellent camouflage and erratic flight.

A small migratory wader bird belonging to the sandpiper family, characterized by its long, distinctly upcurved bill and short yellow legs.

A small, brown, heavily streaked finch (Linaria flavirostris) native to northern Europe and central Asia, closely related to the linnet but distinguished by a yellow bill in winter and the lack of red on its breast.

Any of various small, insectivorous New World songbirds of the family Vireonidae, typically characterized by olive-green or grayish plumage, a slightly hooked bill, and a persistent, melodious song.

A small North American thrush (Catharus fuscescens) that breeds in southern Canada and the northern United States, noted for its tawny-brown upperparts and a distinctive, flutelike, downward-spiraling song.

Any of various passerine birds of the family Vangidae, native primarily to Madagascar, celebrated in evolutionary biology for their highly diverse beak shapes and extensive adaptive radiation.

A long-legged bird that frequents shallow water, especially one of the order Charadriiformes (such as a sandpiper or plover), adapted for foraging in coastal or wetland environments.