| It's the type of swan heard here |
a trumpeter swan |
200 |
December 11, 2007 |
| Listen, you white-bellied bustard, I know where you live-- this continent's savanna |
Africa |
400 |
December 11, 2007 |
| This bird shown in an illustration is distinguished from the heron by the bustle of feathers over its rump |
crane |
600 |
December 11, 2007 |
| Perhaps this "thrush", a type of babbler, hangs out at comedy clubs with the same-named hyena |
laughing thrush |
800 |
December 11, 2007 |
| The long legs of the bird seen here give it this name, from a prop used by circus performers |
a stilt |
|
December 11, 2007 |
| The akepa & akiapola'au are found in forest areas, only in this state |
Hawaii |
200 |
December 18, 2002 |
| The only birds in the family Trochilidae are these "hovercrafts" |
hummingbirds |
400 |
December 18, 2002 |
| During mating season the male ruff develops a large frill of feathers around this body part |
neck |
600 |
December 18, 2002 |
| This falcon's name is from the Latin for "foreign" or "a foreigner" |
peregrine |
800 |
December 18, 2002 |
| The scientific name of this big bird is Diomedea exulans, as in "exile" |
albatross |
1000 |
December 18, 2002 |
| A male one of these is a drake |
Duck |
100 |
November 13, 2000 |
| A flock of these is a gaggle |
Geese |
200 |
November 13, 2000 |
| Flying at 100-200 MPH, this bird is fast as its name implies; in fact, it's one of the fastest |
Swift |
300 |
November 13, 2000 |
| The Egyptian plover is also called this, from the old belief it cleaned the teeth of a Nile reptile |
Crocodile bird |
400 |
November 13, 2000 |
| From the elaborate dwellings wrens build, their Latin family name is this, meaning "cave-dweller" |
Troglodytes |
500 |
November 13, 2000 |
| Only the Adelie & emperor species of this bird actually breed in Antarctica |
Penguin |
100 |
September 27, 1999 |
| This bird seen here is the provincial bird of Prince Edward Island |
Blue jay |
200 |
September 27, 1999 |
| The racing homer breed of this domestic bird was developed in Belgium, the traditional home of the sport |
Pigeon |
300 |
September 27, 1999 |
| In captivitiy, these wading birds are fed carotenoid pigments to keep the plumage color they have in the wild |
Flamingo |
400 |
September 27, 1999 |
| Also known as a duck hawk, it has been clocked at 175 miles per hour during a dive |
Peregrine falcon |
500 |
September 27, 1999 |
| Able to run up to 40 MPH, this largest flightless bird is the world's fastest bird on land |
Ostrich |
100 |
May 23, 1997 |
| In areas with few trees, the redheaded species of this bird is known to damage telephone & telegraph poles |
Woodpecker |
200 |
May 23, 1997 |
| There are 2 families of this large bird: barn & typical |
Owls |
300 |
May 23, 1997 |
| In 1954 there were only 21 of these cranes in existence; the flock has since grown to about 200 |
Whooping cranes |
400 |
May 23, 1997 |
| The American kestrel is the most common North American species of this bird related to the hawk |
Falcon |
500 |
May 23, 1997 |
| Not only do these birds hover, they're the only ones capable of flying backwards |
hummingbirds |
100 |
January 27, 1997 |
| This tallest Australian bird stands 5 to 6 feet high |
an emu |
200 |
January 27, 1997 |
| The young of this "wandering" seabird have brown plumage which becomes white as they grow |
an albatross |
300 |
January 27, 1997 |
| In some parts of the U.S. the "ruffed" species of this bird is referred to as a pheasant or partridge |
grouse |
400 |
January 27, 1997 |
| Nutcrackers & magpies belong to this bird family |
crow |
500 |
January 27, 1997 |
| The weaverbird was named for its habit of weaving these from plant fibers |
Nests |
100 |
January 15, 1997 |
| The Australian budgerigar is the bird usually sold as this in pet stores |
Parakeet |
200 |
January 15, 1997 |
| Gymnogyps Californianus is the scientific name of this largest North American vulture |
California Condor |
500 |
January 15, 1997 |
| The screech type of this bird has an unusual whistling call |
an owl |
100 |
January 6, 1997 |
| The gray jay is not as famous as this relative whose scientific name is Cyanocitta cristata |
the blue jay |
200 |
January 6, 1997 |
| These birds are so named because their long legs look like the poles circus performers walk on |
stilts |
300 |
January 6, 1997 |
| The coscoroba, which weighs only about 8 pounds, is the smallest of these graceful birds |
swans |
400 |
January 6, 1997 |
| The "snowy" type of this member of the heron family is known for its beautiful white plumes |
an egret |
500 |
January 6, 1997 |
| The shape of the letter A goes back to an Egyptian symbol for this bird, a symbol of the U.S. |
Eagle |
100 |
December 31, 1996 |
| It can weigh up to 33 pounds, its wingspan may reach 10 feet & it has a big pouch under its lower mandible |
Pelican |
200 |
December 31, 1996 |
| Though it's a type of this bird, the flicker feeds on the ground, not by drilling holes in trees |
Woodpecker |
300 |
December 31, 1996 |
| On chicken farms females under a year old are called pullets; over a year old, they're called these |
Hens |
400 |
December 31, 1996 |
| It's the man-made structure common to names of certain owls & swallows |
Barn |
500 |
December 31, 1996 |
| Julius Caesar used them to carry the news of his victory in Gaul back to Rome |
Carrier Pigeons |
100 |
December 17, 1996 |
| Other woodpeckers will take advantage of the drink holes drilled by these yellow-bellied birds |
Sapsuckers |
200 |
December 17, 1996 |
| This ruby-throated bird has one of the highest metabolisms of warm-blooded vertebrates |
Hummingbird |
300 |
December 17, 1996 |
| There are Nashville & Tennessee species of this bird whose name is a synonym for singer |
Warbler |
400 |
December 17, 1996 |
| This tallest of North American wading birds has a 5-foot-long windpipe that produces quite a sound |
Whooping Crane |
500 |
December 17, 1996 |
| The largest of these hovering birds is about 8 1/2 inches long |
a hummingbird |
100 |
May 9, 1995 |
| The homing or carrier type of this bird has been used to carry messages for 2.000 years |
a pigeon |
200 |
May 9, 1995 |
| At least 5 species of this bird, including the whooping, are in danger of extinction |
the crane |
300 |
May 9, 1995 |
| These "stupid" birds were discovered by the Portuguese around 1507 & were extinct by around 1800 |
the dodo bird |
400 |
May 9, 1995 |
| The multicolored bill of this bird of the family Ramphastidae may be half the length of its body |
a toucan |
500 |
May 9, 1995 |
| Unlike other pheasants, the Congo peacock is native to this continent |
Africa |
100 |
October 14, 1992 |
| There are 2 subspecies of the northern species of this bird; the Bullock's and the Baltimore |
an oriole |
200 |
October 14, 1992 |
| Most honey eaters live in Australia & New Guinea, but some live in this U.S. state |
Hawaii |
300 |
October 14, 1992 |
| The Andean species of this bird has a greater wingspan than the California |
the condor |
400 |
October 14, 1992 |
| A baby swan is called this, which has a nice "ring" to it |
a cygnet |
500 |
October 14, 1992 |
| This "red-headed" bird of the East & Midwest U.S. damages telephone poles in areas that lack trees |
a woodpecker |
100 |
September 25, 1992 |
| The finest examples of this yellow bird are bred in the Harz Mountain area of Germany |
canaries |
200 |
September 25, 1992 |
| Cygnus olor, the all-white mute species of this bird, swims with its neck curved, unlike other species |
a swan |
300 |
September 25, 1992 |
| In the 1930s, due to crop damage, W. Australia's gov't encouraged killing these large flightless birds |
emus |
400 |
September 25, 1992 |
| These native New Zealand people hunted the moa to extinction by the 19th century |
the Maori |
500 |
September 25, 1992 |
| In Florida these birds were killed off in the wild for their beautiful pink feathers |
flamingos |
100 |
November 26, 1991 |
| Though this southwestern bird can fly, it prefers to sprint at speeds up to 15 mph |
roadrunner |
200 |
November 26, 1991 |
| Some of these nocturnal birds have tufts of feathers on their heads called "ears" or "horns" |
owls |
300 |
November 26, 1991 |
| These purplish-black Asian birds, that can imitate human speech, are types of starlings |
mynah birds |
400 |
November 26, 1991 |
| The "Arctic" variety of this sea bird migrates farthest—about 22,000 miles back & forth in a year |
tern |
500 |
November 26, 1991 |
| They're the main food of chickadees, swallows & woodpeckers |
insects |
100 |
June 8, 1990 |
| Despite its name, the skylark doesn't nest in the sky but here |
ground |
200 |
June 8, 1990 |
| A merganser, sometimes called a sheldrake, is this kind of bird |
diving bird (duck) |
300 |
June 8, 1990 |
| The 4 main ones in North America are the Pacific, Mississippi, Central & Atlantic |
migration routes |
400 |
June 8, 1990 |
| Scientists are reintroducing this blue-gray falcon in the eastern U.S. where it's been extinct 30 years |
perigrine |
500 |
June 8, 1990 |
| These heavy black birds known for their ability to mimic human speech are a species of starling |
mynah birds |
100 |
February 26, 1990 |
| Falcons kill their prey by doing this |
biting in the head or neck |
200 |
February 26, 1990 |
| The moas of New Zealand probably became extinct because these people hunted them for food |
The Maoris |
400 |
February 26, 1990 |
| Birds evolved from dinosaurs during this geologic era, "The Age of Reptiles" |
Mesozoic Era |
500 |
February 26, 1990 |
| Despite its name, this type of swan does have a voice, but it's not a very pretty one |
Mute Swan |
|
February 26, 1990 |
| The ancient Romans thought this TV network symbol a great delicacy roasted & served in its feathers |
a peacock |
100 |
May 18, 1989 |
| A 56 ft. one of these atop a fast food restaurant in Marietta, Ga. is a local landmark |
a chicken |
200 |
May 18, 1989 |
| Branch of zoology that's the scientific study of birds |
ornithology |
300 |
May 18, 1989 |
| The most expensive commercial leather from a bird comes from this one |
the ostrich |
400 |
May 18, 1989 |
| The name of this chattering crow is partly from a nickname for Margaret |
magpie |
500 |
May 18, 1989 |
| The plastic variety of this big pink bird is often found on front lawns in the suburbs |
flamingo |
100 |
May 4, 1989 |
| In Greek myth, Hera took the 100 eyes of Argus, the watchman, & set them into this bird's tail |
peacock |
200 |
May 4, 1989 |
| Completes the couplet "A wonderful bird is the pelican, his bill will hold more than..." |
his belly can |
300 |
May 4, 1989 |
| Houses built for these "purple" birds usually look like little apartment buildings |
purple martins |
500 |
May 4, 1989 |
| The sapsucker is the only member of this bird family that gets nourishment from the trees themselves |
woodpecker |
|
May 4, 1989 |
| Geese, crows & ravens are smarter than these supposedly wise birds |
owls |
100 |
February 13, 1989 |
| Named for the sound it makes, it nests in trees, not in timepieces |
cuckoo |
200 |
February 13, 1989 |
| Lovebirds, macaws & parakeets are members of this bird family |
parrots |
300 |
February 13, 1989 |
| Instead of flying to a warmer climate, the poorwill does this during the winter |
hibernate |
400 |
February 13, 1989 |
| These familiar city birds are also known as rock doves |
pigeons |
500 |
February 13, 1989 |
| Birds are plumose, meaning they have these |
feathers |
100 |
January 27, 1989 |
| Birds lost these early in their evolution, perhaps due to the development of the moveable upper jaw |
teeth |
200 |
January 27, 1989 |
| Associated with love as far back as ancient Greece it has since become a symbol of peace |
dove |
300 |
January 27, 1989 |
| While courting, male & female of the red-bellied species of these perform a tapping duet in precise harmony |
woodpecker |
300 |
June 22, 1988 |
| Amazons, lovebirds & lorikeets all belong to this family |
parrot |
100 |
March 18, 1988 |
| It is the main diet of toucans, but not in loop form |
fruit |
200 |
March 18, 1988 |
| Completes the proverb "One swallow does not make a..." |
summer |
300 |
March 18, 1988 |
| The albatross only comes to land to do this |
lay eggs (breed, mate) |
400 |
March 18, 1988 |
| Of beaks, flight, or feathers, the only feature exclusive to birds |
feathers |
500 |
March 18, 1988 |
| Bird pictured on the current U.S. $10 gold piece |
eagle |
100 |
February 12, 1988 |
| This New Zealand bird lays eggs, not fruit, that weigh up to 1/4 of its body weight |
kiwi |
200 |
February 12, 1988 |
| This 7-letter word refers to all domesticated birds which are raised for their eggs or meaf |
poultry |
300 |
February 12, 1988 |
| The 2 continents where, until recently, condors were found naturally |
North America & South America |
400 |
February 12, 1988 |
| Some of these large birds are "trumpeters", & some are "whistling", but others are "mute" |
swans |
500 |
February 12, 1988 |
| To hover in flight, these birds move their wings in a figure-eight movement, not up & down |
a hummingbird |
100 |
December 10, 1987 |
| 1 legend says this bird bloodied its breast as it tried to pull out a thorn from Christ's crown |
a (European) robin |
200 |
December 10, 1987 |
| The honey guide bird of Africa got its name because people & large mammals can follow it to these |
beehives |
300 |
December 10, 1987 |
| 3 days after a fertilized chicken egg is laid, this organ begins to form & function within |
heart |
100 |
October 27, 1987 |
| The 2 chief functions of this communication are to claim territory & attract mates |
calls or songs |
200 |
October 27, 1987 |
| The oldest known ornamental bird, wild species kill & devour small snakes |
peacock |
500 |
October 27, 1987 |
| From the Latin "aquila", it can be golden, harpy, or bald, for example |
an eagle |
100 |
September 16, 1987 |
| With the capture of AC-9 on April 19, 1987, none of the North American species of these are left in the wild |
the condor |
500 |
September 16, 1987 |
| In Holland, if you find one of these living on your roof, expect good luck &, maybe, a bigger family |
a stork |
100 |
April 17, 1987 |
| When ducks molt all their wing feathers at the same time, they can't do this |
fly |
200 |
April 17, 1987 |
| Puffins use these, rather than feet, to propel them while swimming underwater |
wings |
300 |
April 17, 1987 |
| Of cliff, barn, or cave swallows, the species that returns to San Juan Capistrano |
cliff swallows |
400 |
April 17, 1987 |
| The Pacific, Central, & Mississippi flyways are among the North American routes birds use for this |
migration |
500 |
April 17, 1987 |
| Incubation among these huge flightless birds is done by females during the day & males at night |
ostriches |
100 |
March 13, 1987 |
| To display his gorgeous feathers, the blue bird of paradise hangs like this while courting |
upside-down |
200 |
March 13, 1987 |
| To feed their newborn, a type of "milk" is produced by both parents of these common city birds |
pigeons |
300 |
March 13, 1987 |
| The bat parrot probably got its name from sleeping in this position |
upside-down |
100 |
February 16, 1987 |
| Too "lei"zy to migrate, the geese in this tropical state stay year-round |
Hawaii |
200 |
February 16, 1987 |
| A bird waterproofs its feathers with oil from its "preen gland", located at the base of this |
its tail |
300 |
February 16, 1987 |
| Bird noted for its high, raspy meow-call |
catbird |
100 |
January 30, 1987 |
| The European cuckoo is considered a parasite because it lays its eggs there |
in other birds\' nests |
200 |
January 30, 1987 |
| Called the "yellowhammer" because it sounds like one, the flicker is a variety of this |
woodpecker |
300 |
January 30, 1987 |
| In the Bible, Noah sent one to look for land, & a group of them later fed Elijah |
ravens |
400 |
January 30, 1987 |
| Storks, pelicans & some vultures couldn't win a warbling contest since these species lack this |
voice box |
100 |
November 3, 1986 |
| In many birds, the powerful muscles for this task account for up to 40% of body weight |
flying |
200 |
November 3, 1986 |
| Around Oct. 22, the swallows leave Capistrano to winter in this country, so don't cry for them |
Argentina |
300 |
November 3, 1986 |
| Since 1972, almost all U.S. uses of this insecticide have been banned to protect endangered birds |
DDT |
400 |
November 3, 1986 |
| Bird mentioned in the title song of the musical "Oklahoma!" |
hawk |
|
November 3, 1986 |
| Heavy consumption of these avian writing implements led to invention of steel pens |
quills |
100 |
May 14, 1986 |
| An omelette made with 1 of their eggs is equal in size to 1 made with 24 chicken eggs |
ostrich |
200 |
May 14, 1986 |
| Answer to the children's riddle "Why does a hummingbird hum?" |
Because he doesn\'t know the words |
300 |
May 14, 1986 |
| Mythology says Hera was so fond of these birds she adorned their tails with the eyes of her love, Argus |
peacock |
400 |
May 14, 1986 |
| 1/2 an hr. before this song was to be recorded, the title was changed from "Run, Rabbit, Run" to this: |
"Fly, Robin, Fly" |
|
May 14, 1986 |
| Oddity shared by the ostrich, kiwi, & penguin |
they can\'t fly |
100 |
February 5, 1986 |
| He shares his name & color with an ecclesiastic |
a cardinal |
200 |
February 5, 1986 |
| A baby goose |
a gosling |
300 |
February 5, 1986 |
| The Terrytoons' Heckle & Jeckle are this type of chattering bird |
magpies |
400 |
February 5, 1986 |
| In the following, Al Jolson stops to tell you to look & listen for this bird: |
the bluebird |
|
February 5, 1986 |
| The sex of the best avian singers |
male |
100 |
September 25, 1985 |
| It's "bill will hold more than its belican" |
a pelican |
200 |
September 25, 1985 |