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Birds A–Z: A to Z List for Kids
Birds come in every color and size, from tiny hummingbirds to tall ostriches. Here is a bird for every letter of the alphabet, with where it lives and what its baby is called.
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Bird alphabet
Birds from A to Z
Pick a letter to see its birds. Kids can tap a name to hear it said out loud.
Birds that start with B
Birds that start with C
Birds that start with D
Birds that start with E
Birds that start with F
Birds that start with G
Birds that start with H
Birds that start with I
Birds that start with J
Birds that start with K
Birds that start with L
Birds that start with M
Birds that start with N
Birds that start with O
Birds that start with P
Birds that start with Q
Birds that start with R
Birds that start with S
Birds that start with T
Birds that start with U
Birds that start with V
Birds that start with W
Birds that start with X
Birds that start with Y
Birds that start with Z
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Birds A to Z questions
Albatross is a favorite, and American Robin and Arctic Tern also start with A. The albatross has some of the longest wings of any bird.
Quail is the easiest one for kids. The Quetzal, a bright green bird from Central America, also starts with Q.
Umbrellabird is a fun one, named for the floppy crest on its head. Upland Sandpiper and Ural Owl start with U too.
Xantus's Hummingbird and the Xenops are real birds that start with X. X is the hardest letter in the bird alphabet.
Zebra Finch is the best known Z bird. It is a small finch from Australia that is often kept as a pet.
X, Z, Q and U have the fewest bird names. Most other letters have plenty to choose from.
Most baby birds are called chicks. Some have special names, like a duckling, a gosling, an owlet or a cygnet for a baby swan.
Yes. Penguins, Snowy Owls and Puffins live where it is cold, and thick feathers help keep them warm.
Pick one letter a day, say the bird names out loud, and look for birds with the same sound outside. Kids can also draw their favorite bird for each letter.
Yes, you can print this list and use it for letter practice, coloring time or a bird hunt in the backyard.
Ready for a little alphabet adventure?
Start with A, or jump straight to your favorite animal. The crayons are waiting.