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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Starts with PA2 words
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.
Starts with PE2 words
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.
Starts with PH1 words
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.
Starts with PI1 words
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.
Starts with PL1 words
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.
Starts with PR1 words
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.
Starts with PU1 words
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.