English vocabulary

Birds in English.

12 everyday birds words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.

bird
eagle
owl
parrot
swan
hen
duck
flamingo
dove
penguin
peacock
turkey

About these birds words

These 12 words cover birds in everyday English, from bird and eagle to turkey. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.

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Questions

What are the most common English words for birds?

This page lists 12 everyday birds words in English: bird, eagle, owl, parrot, swan, hen, duck, flamingo, dove, penguin, peacock, turkey. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.

How can I learn birds vocabulary quickly?

Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.

Is this British or American English?

The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.

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