Birds Word Search
Birds, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: EAGLE, SPARROW, FALCON, PENGUIN, OSTRICH, ROBIN, CARDINAL, HAWK, PARROT, FLAMINGO, WOODPECKER, HUMMINGBIRD.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Birds word list, defined
- EAGLE /ˈiːɡəl/ · noun
- A large, powerful bird of prey of the family Accipitridae, noted for its keen eyesight, broad wings, and soaring flight. In golf, an eagle is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole.
- SPARROW /ˈspærəʊ/ · noun
- A small bird with a short tail and a distinctive song, typically brown or grey in colour. Sparrows are common in gardens and parks. Related: finch, lark, swallow, martin.
- FALCON /ˈfælkən/ (US); /ˈfɔːlkən/ or /ˈfælkən/ (British) · noun
- A diurnal bird of prey of the genus Falco (family Falconidae), having long pointed wings, a sharply hooked beak, and swift, agile flight; falcons are renowned for their speed and are traditionally trained for hunting. Related: hawk, raptor, kestrel, kite.
- PENGUIN /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ · noun
- A flightless bird that lives in the Southern Hemisphere, typically having a black and white coat and a distinctive waddling gait. Penguins are highly social animals and are known for their unique mating and breeding habits. Related: auk, guillemot, murre, petrel.
- OSTRICH /ɒstrɪtʃ/ · noun
- A large, flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long legs and powerful running ability. It is the largest bird species in the world. Related: emus, kiwi, rheas, cassowaries.
- ROBIN /ˈroʊbɪn/ · noun
- A small, round-headed bird with a distinctive red breast, common in gardens and woodlands. A robin is a type of thrush. Related: sparrow, finch, thrush, wren.
- CARDINAL /ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/ · noun, adjective
- A cardinal is a high-ranking official of the Roman Catholic Church appointed by the Pope, or a North American songbird with brilliant red plumage and a pointed crest. As an adjective, it describes something of the greatest importance or serving as a basis on which other things depend. Related: prelate, primate, songbird, redbird.
- HAWK /hɔːk/ · noun, verb
- A large, powerful bird of prey with a sharp beak and strong talons, known for its swift flight and sharp eyesight. To watch or follow someone or something closely, often in a suspicious or aggressive manner. Related: eagle, falcon, vulture, owl.
- PARROT /ˈpær.ɒt/ · noun
- A colourful bird that is known for its ability to mimic human speech and other sounds, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. Parrots are often kept as pets and are popular in zoos and wildlife parks. Related: macaw, cockatoo, conure, parakeet.
- FLAMINGO /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ · noun
- A large wading bird with long legs, a long flexible neck, and distinctive pink or reddish plumage, found in warm regions of the Americas, Africa, southern Europe, and Asia.
- WOODPECKER /ˈwʊdpɛkər/ · noun
- A bird that pecks at wood with its strong beak, typically to find insects to eat. A woodpecker is known for its distinctive drumming sound. Related: pecker, drummer, pecking bird, wood bird.
- HUMMINGBIRD /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːrd/ · noun
- A small, iridescent bird that hovers in the air while it feeds on nectar, typically found in warm climates. It is known for its rapid wing movement, which creates a humming or buzzing sound. Related: bird, insect, beetle, butterfly.
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