6-Letter Birds Starting with 'P'

Discover 9 verified 6-letter birds starting with 'P', including familiar examples like Pigeon, Parrot, Puffin and Plover. Explore full definitions and categories below, or browse our complete birds directory for more collections.

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parrot
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.
parula
A small, colorful New World warbler (genus Setophaga, formerly Parula), native to the Americas, noted for its bluish-gray upperparts, a greenish back patch, and a yellow throat and breast.
petrel
A widely distributed tube-nosed seabird of the order Procellariiformes, known for flying far out over the open ocean and feeding on small marine life near the surface.
peahen
The female of the peafowl, a large bird native to Asia and Africa, distinguished from the male by its muted brown or mottled plumage, shorter crest, and lack of an elongated, colorful tail train.
phoebe
Any of several small tyrant flycatchers of the genus Sayornis, native to the Americas, noted for their distinct, repetitious calls and habit of wagging their tails.
pigeon
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.
plover
A widely distributed, short-billed wading bird of the family Charadriidae, typically found along shores, mudflats, and open fields, characterized by its stout body, erratic running movements, and high-pitched piping calls.
prinia
Any of various small, long-tailed insectivorous birds belonging to the genus Prinia in the family Cisticolidae, native primarily to scrub and tall grass habitats across Africa and Asia.
puffin
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.
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