6-Letter Birds

A long-legged wading bird of the genus Recurvirostra, characterized by a distinctively upward-curving bill and typically striking, contrasting black and white plumage, found in shallow wetlands and coastal habitats globally.

Any of several small diving seabirds of the family Alcidae (such as the crested auklet or least auklet), native to the coastlines and islands of the North Pacific and Arctic oceans.

A small, primarily insectivorous forest bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, typically belonging to the genus Alethe or related genera, often known for following ant swarms to catch fleeing insects.

A small breed of domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) or other fowl, characterized by its diminutive size and historically associated with the Indonesian province of Banten.

A stout-billed, typically brightly colored tropical bird found in the forests of South America, Africa, and Asia, characterized by prominent bristle-like feathers at the base of its bill.

A nightingale, especially as celebrated in classical Persian and Arabic poetry for its beautiful song.

A medium-sized slender bird of the family Cuculidae, globally distributed, noted for its characteristic two-note call and the habit of some species to lay their eggs in the nests of other birds.

A small, usually bright yellow finch native to the Canary Islands, widely bred and kept as a cage bird for its melodious singing.

A very large scavenging bird (a New World vulture) characterized by mostly black plumage and a bare head, native to the Andes mountains in South America and parts of California in North America.

Any of several stout-bodied songbirds of the family Cinclidae that plunge into and swim underwater in fast-flowing streams to forage for aquatic insects.

A large, long-necked diving water bird of the family Anhingidae found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for spearing fish and swimming with its body submerged and only its snake-like neck visible.

A small, highly gregarious sandpiper (Calidris alpina) native to the Arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, recognized by its long, slightly down-curved bill and the distinctive black belly patch it develops during the breeding season.

Any of various swift, diurnal birds of prey of the family Falconidae, particularly of the genus Falco, characterized by long pointed wings, a sharply hooked beak, and renowned hunting ability.

A heavily built, gull-like pelagic seabird of the family Procellariidae, native to the open oceans of the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Ocean, notable for its stiff-winged gliding flight and its defensive habit of spitting foul-smelling stomach oil.

A male goose, especially a fully mature one.

A medium to large game bird of the family Phasianidae, characterized by a plump body and feathered legs, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

A large, heavily built seabird of the family Sulidae (genus Morus), native to coastal regions of the North Atlantic and parts of the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by a long neck, pointed bill, and a striking habit of high-speed plunge-diving to catch fish.

A brightly colored Old World bird (family Upupidae) native to Afro-Eurasia, recognizable by its distinctive crest of feathers, long tapering bill, and striking black and white striped wings.

Any of several predatory seabirds of the genus Stercorarius (family Stercorariidae), breeding in Arctic and sub-Arctic coastal tundras, distinguished by their aggressive aerial pursuit of other seabirds to steal their catch.

A large, tall stork (Jabiru mycteria) native to the Americas, ranging from Mexico to Argentina, characterized by mostly white plumage, a massive black bill, and a bare black head and neck with a distinct red pouch at the base.

Any of several tropical wading birds of the family Jacanidae, characterized by exceptionally long toes and claws that allow them to distribute their weight and walk on floating aquatic vegetation such as lily pads.

A critically endangered, flightless, nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand, characterized by its heavy build, mottled green plumage, and distinct, low-frequency mating booms.

A large, bluish-grey forest bird belonging to the wattlebird family, endemic to New Zealand, noted for its rich, haunting song, weak flying ability, and distinctive fleshy wattles hanging at the base of its bill.

A small Old World finch (Linaria cannabina) native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, noted for its melodious song and the male's distinct reddish breast and forehead during the breeding season.

Any of various small, agile, insectivorous birds of the swallow family (Hirundinidae), characterized by their pointed wings and moderately forked tails.

A long-tailed bird of the crow family (Corvidae), widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, noted for its striking black-and-white plumage, noisy chattering call, and high intelligence.

A small, fast-flying falcon (Falco columbarius) native to the Northern Hemisphere, traditionally favored by noblewomen in medieval falconry.

Any of several species of small South American puffbirds belonging to the genus Nonnula, characterized by their relatively plain brown, rufous, or gray plumage.

An arboreal passerine bird of the family Oriolidae, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, notable for its melodious, flute-like whistling calls and primarily yellow and black plumage.

A large, diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan global distribution, characterized by dark brown upperparts, white underparts, and specialized reversible outer toes for grasping slippery fish.

A stout seed- or fruit-eating bird of the family Columbidae, characterized by a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, especially the feral rock dove widely found in urban environments.

A brightly colored, tropical or subtropical bird of the order Psittaciformes, characterized by a strong curved beak, an upright stance, and often the ability to mimic human speech.

A pelagic seabird of the auk family (Alcidae), primarily found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, characterized by a stocky build, black and white plumage, and a large, brightly colored triangular beak during the breeding season.

An Old World bird belonging to the family Coraciidae, noted for its bright plumage and the dramatic tumbling, rolling flight it performs during territorial and courtship displays.

A carnivorous bird of prey characterized by keen vision, strong talons, and a hooked beak used for capturing and eating other animals.

Any of a diverse group of mostly large, flightless birds that possess a flat breastbone without a keel, such as the ostrich, emu, kiwi, cassowary, and rhea.

Any of numerous predatory songbirds of the family Laniidae, characterized by a sharply hooked bill and the distinct behavioral habit of impaling their prey, such as insects and small vertebrates, on thorns or barbed wire.

Any of several species of large, stout sea ducks of the genus Melanitta, native to the northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, typically characterized by the predominantly black plumage of the males and their habit of diving for mollusks.

A small, seed-eating songbird of the finch family (genus Spinus), typically characterized by yellowish-green plumage and dark streaking, found predominantly in coniferous or mixed woodlands across Eurasia and North America.

A large, primarily North American bird (genus Meleagris) featuring a bare, fleshy head and wattle, widely domesticated and raised globally for its meat.

Any of numerous small or medium-sized songbirds of the family Turdidae, typically having a brownish back and a spotted breast, known for their melodious and complex songs.

A brightly colored, fruit-eating bird of the family Ramphastidae, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, distinguished by its extraordinarily large, lightweight, and colorful bill.

A very small, active songbird (Auriparus flaviceps) native to the arid desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by gray body plumage, a distinctive yellowish head in adults, and a small chestnut patch on the wings.

A small Old World songbird of the family Ploceidae, found primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia, renowned for constructing elaborately woven, often communal nests out of grass and leaves.

A medium-sized freshwater dabbling duck of the genus Mareca, native to wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by a short bill and, in the male, a whistling call and a prominent reddish or pale crown.

A large, heavily built North American sandpiper (Tringa semipalmata) found in coastal and wetland habitats, distinguished by its thick bill, mottled gray or brown plumage, and a striking black-and-white wing pattern that flashes conspicuously in flight.

Any of several small passerine birds of the genus Xenops within the ovenbird family (Furnariidae), native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, characterized by their laterally compressed, upturned bills used to forage for insects on twigs and bark.

Any of several small, highly sociable, and often crested passerine birds of the genus Yuhina (family Zosteropidae), native to the broadleaf forests of the Himalayas, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.