Birds Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Test your avian knowledge with our challenging Birds crossword puzzles on Grid Genius, featuring clues about exotic species and local feathered friends.

Print any birds crossword below, download it as a PDF, or play it online. Free, and no signup is needed to play.

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Birds

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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Printing for a class?

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Across

  1. 3. Wading bird with long legs and a long neck
  2. 5. Tall fast-running flightless bird from Africa
  3. 7. Large wading bird from folklore said to deliver babies

Down

  1. 1. Structure built by birds to lay their eggs
  2. 2. Red-breasted bird often seen in spring
  3. 4. Large waterbird with a honking call
  4. 6. Bird of prey with excellent eyesight for hunting

Birds

Medium · 7×7 · 7 words
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Across

  1. 2. Magician's hat resident
  2. 4. Heavyweight sprinter of the savanna
  3. 6. A carefree adventure

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  1. 1. Batman's reliable sidekick
  2. 3. Chimney nesting delivery bird
  3. 4. Night watchman of the forest
  4. 5. One watching closely

Birds

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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Printing for a class?

Print 2 or 4 versions of this puzzle with different grid layouts, so desk neighbors cannot copy answers. Same words and clues, and each version has its own answer key. Class sets are a Plus feature in the Grid Genius app.

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Across

  1. 1. Colorful tropical animal that can mimic human speech
  2. 4. Coastal fish-eater with a large pouch under its beak
  3. 5. Tall wading creature with long legs and a long neck

Down

  1. 1. Familiar gray city dweller that coos and gathers in parks
  2. 2. Small songbird with a distinctive red breast
  3. 3. Large dark bird famously featured in a poem by Edgar Allan Poe

Make your own Birds crossword

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Birds Crossword FAQ

Is this Birds crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Birds crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

Can I print the Birds crossword?

Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

Can students play these crosswords online?

Yes. Every puzzle has a Play online link that opens in the browser on any device. No app install and no signup is needed to play, which makes it easy to share with a class.

Can I make my own Birds crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.