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Different Types of Birds (List with Pictures) | Names of Birds

If you’re looking for a list of the different types of birds in English, you’re in the right place. Keep on reading for all the bird species’ names, along with pictures and fun factors.

Different Types of Birds List

Check out this list with the most common types of birds.

  • blackbird
  • chickadee
  • crow
  • dove
  • duck
  • falcon
  • finch
  • flycatcher
  • geese
  • grouse
  • gull
  • hawk
  • hummingbird
  • jay
  • kingfisher
  • ostrich
  • owl
  • parrot
  • pelican
  • penguin
  • pigeon
  • raven
  • sparrow
  • swan
  • turkey
  • warbler
  • woodpecker
  • wren

Bird Names in English with Pictures

Have a look at these bird species, along with pictures to help you remember them.

blackbird

blackbird clipart

chickadee

chickadee clipart

crow

crow clipart

dove

dove clipart

duck

duck clipart

falcon

falcon clipart

finch

finch clipart

flycatcher

flycatcher clipart

geese

geese clipart

grouse

grouse clipart

gull

gull clipart

hawk

hawk clipart

hummingbird

hummingbird clipart

jay

jay clipart

kingfisher

kingfisher clipart

ostrich

ostrich clipart

owl

owl clipart

parrot

parrot clipart

pelican

pelican clipart

penguin

penguin clipart

pigeon

pigeon clipart

raven

raven clipart

sparrow

sparrow clipart

swan

swan clipart

turkey

turkey clipart

warbler

warbler clipart

woodpecker

woodpecker clipart

wren

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Types of Birds Chart

Have a look at this chart with the names of the most common birds you can see around you.

types of birds chart

FAQs about the Different Types of Birds

There are a number of common questions that people have about the name of birds. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is the world’s largest bird?

The ostrich.

Which bird is known for its colorful plumage and elaborate courtship dance?

The peacock.

What bird can imitate human speech and sounds?

The parrot.

Which bird is a symbol of wisdom in many cultures?

The owl.

 

What bird species migrates the longest distance each year?

The Arctic tern.

Which bird is famous for its ability to hover in mid-air?

The hummingbird.

What is the national bird of the United States?

The bald eagle.

Which bird is known for building intricate nests using mud?

The barn swallow.

What is the fastest-flying bird in the world?

The peregrine falcon.

Which bird is associated with delivering babies in folklore?

The stork.

What bird species is often considered a symbol of peace?

The dove.

Learn More English Vocabulary

Now that you’ve mastered the types of birds, it’s time to turn your attention to other things. Try out some of these other categories:

  • List of Herbivores
  • Wild animals names
  • Tree and plant names
  • Names of Insects
  • Kinds of Zoo Animals
  • Animals and their sounds list
  • Sea Animals
  • Things that come in Pairs (in English)

Try out this Bird Name Quiz

How many of the bird names in English do you know? Try out this fun guessing game:

Different Types of Birds: Join the Conversation

Do you have any kinds of birds to add to the list? Leave a comment and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

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