5-Letter Birds Starting with 'S'

Any of several diving ducks of the genus Aythya, native to the Northern Hemisphere, typically characterized by a broad, bluish bill, a dark head and chest, and a preference for coastal or large inland waters.

A small finch (Serinus serinus) native to Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, closely related to the canary and characterized by a stubby bill, heavily streaked yellowish-green plumage, and a rapid, trilling song.

Any of several thrush-like songbirds of the genus Copsychus native to the dense undergrowth of South and Southeast Asia, particularly the white-rumped shama, highly valued in aviculture for their loud, rich, and melodious singing.

Any of several slender, long-tailed songbirds belonging primarily to the genus Heterophasia within the family Leiothrichidae, native to the evergreen broadleaf forests of the Himalayas, southern China, and Southeast Asia.

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

A young, unfledged pigeon, typically around four weeks old, especially when raised and prepared for eating.

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 large, long-legged wading bird with a long stout bill, belonging to the family Ciconiidae, found primarily in warm regions and often known for building large stick nests.

Any of several wading birds of the family Recurvirostridae, characterized by exceptionally long, slender legs and a long, straight bill.

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.