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Six Letter Bird Names

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Are you working on a puzzle and looking for some six letter bird names? Birds around the world exhibit a fascinating diversity, from the agile “Auklet,” diving into the ocean depths to the striking “Towhee” foraging on the forest floor. Let’s look at some of these six-letter feathered wonders who bring beauty and diversity to our planet’s ecosystems.

photo of black and white Avocet bird wading in shallow water

Anhing: The Anhinga, often called snakebird, is known for its swimming style, with only its neck above water.

Avocet: The Avocet, pictured above, is an elegant wader, recognized by their upcurved bills and distinctive black and white plumage.

Bramha: The Bramha, a large, ornamental fowl, is known for its striking appearance and originates from Asia.

Bulbul: Bulbuls are songbirds, found in Africa and Asia, known for their melodious voices.

Cuckoo: Cuckoos are known for their distinctive calls and are often brood parasites, laying eggs in other birds’ nests.

Curlew: Curlews are large wading birds, known for their long, downcurved bills and distinctive calls.

Dunlin: Dunlins are small waders with a distinctive long, drooping bill, seen on sandy shores.

Falcon: Falcons are fast, agile birds of prey, known for their hunting skills and pointed wings.

Gannet: Gannets are large seabirds, known for their spectacular plunge-dives into the ocean for fish.

Godwit: Godwits are long-billed, long-legged waders, known for their impressive long-distance migrations.

Goldie: The Goldie, short for Goldfinch, is a small songbird with vibrant yellow and black plumage.

Grouse: Grouses are plump, ground-dwelling birds, commonly found in temperate and subarctic regions.

Lapwig: The Lapwing is a medium-sized wader, known for its crest and tumbling flight.

Magpie: Magpies are recognizable by their black and white plumage and long tails, common in many habitats.

Martin: Martins are agile flyers, part of the swallow family, known for their aerial insect hunting.

Oriole: Orioles are brightly colored songbirds, with a diet rich in fruits and nectar.

Osprey: Ospreys are large fish-eating raptors, known for their distinctive M-shaped flying silhouette and global distribution.

Parrot: Parrots are known for their bright plumage and ability to mimic sounds, including human speech.

Pigeon: Pigeons are common urban birds, often seen in cities around the world, known for their cooing calls and varied plumage.

Plover: Plovers are small waders, known for their short bills and round bodies, often found along coasts and in wetlands.

Puffin: Puffins are charismatic seabirds with colorful beaks, known for their burrow nesting habits and swimming ability.

Towhee: Towhees are large, striking sparrows with bold markings, known for their scratching feeding behavior on the ground.

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