Can You Identify These 12 Birds?

Do you think you're the master when it comes to identifying unique birds? Are your binoculars your best friend? It's time to find out just how extensive your bird knowledge really is!
START THE QUIZ!

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What name does this colorful bird go by?
House finch
Oriole
Cardinal

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This sweet bird loves to mimic. What is its name?
Goldfinch
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Mockingbird

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These sociable birds go by what name?
Sparrow
Black Capped Chickadee
Black Phoebe

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This bird of prey goes by what name?
Peregrine Falcon
Red Tailed Hawk
Osprey

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These often ornery birds go by what name?
Blue Jay
Blue Bird
Scrub Jay

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This bird is known as the American _________.
Goldfinch
Crow
Flycatcher

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This colorful bird goes by what name?
Indigo Bunting
Eastern Bluebird
Blue Gosbeak

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This vivid and vivacious bird goes by what name?
Purple Finch
Painted Bunting
Red Crossbill

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These gentle birds are known as.....
Mourning Doves
Inca Doves
Rock Pigeons

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This little bird goes by what name?
Barn Swallow
Cave Swallow
Bank Swallow

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This long beaked bird goes by what name?
Arizona Woodpecker
Kingfisher
Gilded Flicker

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What is the name of this vocal bird?
Burrowing Owl
Boreal Owl
Barn Owl
Based on the results of this quiz, you are bird bright! Okay, so you don't know every bird type just yet, but you're sure on your way. With a strong foundational knowledge and a love of birds, you'll be an expert in no time. For now, download some bird identification apps and see if you can up your skills!

C+, Bird Bright

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are bird brainy! Not only do you love listening to birds and watching them interact with the world, but you know how to identify several types of these winged animals. You're a true bird savant and that knowledge showed on this tricky quiz. Well done!

B+, Bird Brainy

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Based on the results of this quiz, you possess some major bird brilliance! Not only were you able to identify nearly every type of bird mentioned on this quiz, but we get the feeling that it's just the tip of your bird knowledge. We commend you for having a well rounded and impressive knowledge on birds. Well done!

A+, Bird Brilliance

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Right!
1
What name does this colorful bird go by?
House finch
Oriole
Cardinal
2
This sweet bird loves to mimic. What is its name?
Goldfinch
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Mockingbird
3
These sociable birds go by what name?
Sparrow
Black Capped Chickadee
Black Phoebe
4
This bird of prey goes by what name?
Peregrine Falcon
Red Tailed Hawk
Osprey
5
These often ornery birds go by what name?
Blue Jay
Blue Bird
Scrub Jay
6
This bird is known as the American _________.
Goldfinch
Crow
Flycatcher
7
This colorful bird goes by what name?
Indigo Bunting
Eastern Bluebird
Blue Gosbeak
8
This vivid and vivacious bird goes by what name?
Purple Finch
Painted Bunting
Red Crossbill
9
These gentle birds are known as.....
Mourning Doves
Inca Doves
Rock Pigeons
10
This little bird goes by what name?
Barn Swallow
Cave Swallow
Bank Swallow
11
This long beaked bird goes by what name?
Arizona Woodpecker
Kingfisher
Gilded Flicker
12
What is the name of this vocal bird?
Burrowing Owl
Boreal Owl
Barn Owl