Bird Basics
Birds in Myth and Culture
Bird Names and Descriptions
Bird-Related Idioms and Phrases
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This part of a bird is used for flying and balance.

A wing 

100

This bird is often associated with wisdom in Greek mythology.

An owl 

100

This small, blue bird is known for its cheerful song.

A bluebird

100

What does the following idiom mean "like a duck to water"?

This idiom means to do something quickly and easily.

200

Birds are unique in the animal kingdom because they have these covering their bodies.

feathers

200

In Egyptian mythology, this bird symbolizes the sun god Ra.

A falcon

200

This large, flightless bird is native to Australia.

An emu

200

What does this phrase mean "kill two birds with one stone"?

This phrase means to solve two problems with one action.

300

This term refers to the seasonal movement of birds from one region to another.

Migration

300

In Chinese culture, this bird is a symbol of fidelity and good fortune.

a crane 

300

This bird has a long, curved bill that it uses to catch fish.

A pelican 

300

What does this idiom mean "down in the dumps "? 

This idiom means to look unhappy or disappointed.

400

This term describes a bird's beak, which varies in shape and size depending on the bird's diet and lifestyle.

A bill 

400

This mythical bird is said to rise from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth.

phoenix 

400

This large, flightless bird is native to Africa and known for its distinctive long, blue neck and legs.

An ostrich 

400

What does this phrase mean "spill the beans"? 

This phrase means to reveal a secret or tell something you shouldn't have.

500

Birds have these structures instead of teeth, helping them to grind up food in their digestive system.

gizzards

500

This bird is known for its role in Noah's Ark, bringing back an olive branch as a sign of dry land.

A dove

500

This large, white bird is often associated with delivering babies.

A stork

500

What does this idiom mean "rise with the lark"?

This idiom means to wake up very early in the morning.

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