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Birds in French

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Birds in French
Birds in French

Birds are fascinating creatures that inhabit our skies, forests, and gardens. For those enchanted by the avian world, learning the names of birds in French can be a delightful endeavor. Whether you’re a beginner learning French or simply curious about the avian world, let’s explore some common bird names in French.

Birds in French with Pictures

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Birds in French

  • Moineau Sparrow
  • Pinson Finch
  • Pigeon Pigeon
  • Goéland Seagull
  • Hirondelle Swallow
  • Perroquet Parrot
  • Canard Duck
  • Oie Goose
  • Hibou Owl
  • Rouge-gorge Robin
  • Corneille Crow
  • Geai bleu Blue Jay
  • Coucou Cuckoo
  • Merle Blackbird
  • Mésange Chickadee
  • Troglodyte Wren
  • Fauvette Warbler
  • Tangara Tanager
  • Étourneau Starling
  • Rouge-queue Redwing
  • Caille Quail
  • Faisan Pheasant
  • Sittelle Nuthatch
  • Plongeon Loon
  • Faucon crécerelle Kestrel
  • Colibri Hummingbird
  • Bec-croisé Grosbeak
  • Quiscale Grackle
  • Chardonneret Goldfinch
  • Pic flamboyant Flicker
  • Pic Woodpecker
  • Dinde Turkey
  • Vautour Vulture
  • Faucon Hawk
  • Aigle Eagle
  • Perruche Budgie
  • Canari Canary
  • Poussin Chick
  • Poulet Chicken
  • Coq Cock
  • Flamant Flamingo
  • Autruche Ostrich
  • Paon Peacock
  • Pélican Pelican
  • Pingouin Penguin
  • Cygne Swan
  • Martin-pêcheur Kingfisher
  • Milan Kite
  • Colombe Dove
  • Grue Crane
  • Mouette Gull
  • Calao Hornbill
  • Rossignol Nightingale
  • Mainate Mynah
  • Poule Hen
  • Vautour percnoptère Egyptian Vulture
  • Caneton Duckling
  • Bergeronnette Wagtail
  • Faucon pèlerin Peregrine Falcon
  • Cigogne Stork
  • Alouette Skylark
  • Bécasseau Sandpiper
  • Corbeau Raven
  • Perdrix Partridge
  • Balbuzard Osprey
  • Faucon mâle Male Falcon
  • Kiwi Kiwi
  • Héron Heron
  • Grande aigrette Great Egret
  • Eider Eider
  • Canard mâle Drake
  • Cormoran Cormorants
  • Cacatoès Cockatoo
  • Perdrix choukar Chukar
  • Merlebleu Bluebird
  • Perruche alexandre Alexandrine Parakeet
  • Avocette Avocet
  • Cygneau Cygnet
  • Oie mâle Gander
  • Grèbe Grebe

How to say birds in French?

Before we soar into the sky with the different species, let’s nestle into the basics. The word for “birds” in French is “oiseaux", it is a masculine plural noun. The singular form is "un oiseau".

common birds in french:

  • Blackbird "Merle" in french: A common bird with a melodious song.
  • Blue Tit "Mésange bleue" in french: A small, colorful bird often found in woodlands and gardens.
  • Chaffinch "Pinson des arbres" in french: A common and widespread small passerine bird in the finch family.
  • Dove "Colombe" in french: A symbol of peace, often seen in parks and gardens.
  • Duck "Canard" in french: A waterbird with a broad body and short legs, often seen in ponds and lakes.
  • Eagle "Aigle" in french: A large bird of prey with impressive flying skills and keen eyesight.
  • Goldfinch "Chardonneret élégant" in french: A brightly colored finch with a delightful twittering song.
  • Heron "Héron" in french: A large wading bird with long legs, often found near water.
  • House Sparrow "Moineau domestique" in french: A small bird commonly found in urban and suburban areas.
  • Jay "Geai des chênes" in french: A colorful bird known for its loud call and acorn storage habits.
  • Kingfisher "Martin-pêcheur" in french: A small bird with bright blue and orange plumage, often seen by rivers and streams.
  • Magpie "Pie" in french: A bird known for its black and white plumage and its habit of collecting shiny objects.
  • Nightingale "Rossignol" in french: A small bird famous for its powerful and beautiful song.
  • Owl "Hibou" in french: A nocturnal bird of prey known for its distinctive hooting call.
  • Pigeon "Pigeon" in french: A stout-bodied bird often found in cities around the world.
  • Robin "Rouge-gorge" in french: A small bird with a red breast, often associated with Christmas.
  • Seagull "Mouette" in french: A coastal bird known for its loud, harsh calls.
  • Swallow "Hirondelle" in french: A migratory bird with a distinctive forked tail.
  • Swan "Cygne": A large waterbird with a long neck and white feathers.
  • Woodpecker "Pic vert" in french: A bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects.

Forest Birds in french:

  • Blackcap "Fauvette à tête noire" in french: A small songbird with distinctive head coloring.
  • Blue Tit "Mésange bleue" in french: A small, agile bird with a bright blue and yellow plumage.
  • Bullfinch "Bouvreuil pivoine" in french: A bird with a robust body and a striking red breast.
  • Chiffchaff "Pouillot véloce" in french: A small, greenish warbler known for its simple, repetitive song.
  • Firecrest "Roitelet triple-bandeau" in french: A tiny bird with vibrant crown stripes.
  • Goldcrest "Roitelet huppé" in french: Europe’s smallest bird with a distinctive golden crest.
  • Hawfinch "Grosbec casse-noyaux" in french: A bird with a large bill, capable of cracking seeds and cherry stones.
  • Hoopoe "Huppe fasciée" in french: A colorful bird with a distinctive ‘crown’ of feathers.
  • Jay "Geai des chênes" in french: A brightly colored bird known for its loud call and acorn storage habits.
  • Long-tailed Tit "Mésange à longue queue" in french: A small bird with a distinctive long tail.
  • Marsh Tit "Mésange nonnette" in french: A small passerine bird, often found in woodlands.
  • Nuthatch "Sittelle torchepot" in french: A bird that can climb down trees headfirst.
  • Redstart "Rougequeue à front blanc" in french: A small bird with a distinctive red tail.
  • Robin "Rouge-gorge" in french: A small bird with a bright red breast, known for its melodious song.
  • Song Thrush "Grive musicienne" in french: A bird known for its repetitive and melodious song.
  • Sparrowhawk "Épervier d’Europe" in french: A small bird of prey that hunts smaller birds in the forest.
  • Tawny Owl "Chouette hulotte" in french: A nocturnal bird of prey with a distinctive hooting call.
  • Treecreeper "Grimpereau des jardins" in french: A small, inconspicuous bird that creeps up tree trunks.
  • Wood Warbler "Pouillot siffleur" in french: A small warbler known for its distinctive song.

Water birds in french:

  • Avocet "Avocette" in french: A wader with a distinctive upturned bill.
  • Bittern "Butor" in french: A secretive bird, often found in reed beds.
  • Coot "Foulque" in french: A common waterbird with a white bill and forehead.
  • Cormorant "Cormoran" in french: A large diving bird with a long neck.
  • Crane "Grue" in french: A tall bird known for its long legs and trumpeting call.
  • Curlew "Courlis" in french: A wader with a long, down-curved bill.
  • Duck "Canard" in french: A familiar waterfowl with a broad body and webbed feet.
  • Egret "Aigrette" in french: A white heron-like bird with elegant plumes.
  • Flamingo "Flamant" in french: A large bird with pink or reddish feathers.
  • Gannet "Fou de Bassan" in french: A seabird known for its spectacular diving.
  • Grebe "Grèbe" in french: A diving waterbird with a pointed bill.
  • Heron "Héron" in french: A large bird often seen standing still in water.
  • Kingfisher "Martin-pêcheur" in french: A small, brightly colored bird often found near water.
  • Mallard "Canard colvert" in french: A common duck with a distinctive green head.
  • Moorhen "Gallinule" in french: A bird similar to the coot, with a red bill.
  • Oystercatcher "Huîtrier" in french: A wader with a strong, red bill.
  • Pelican "Pélican" in french: A large waterbird with a distinctive pouch.
  • Puffin "Macareux" in french: A seabird with a colorful bill.
  • Seagull "Mouette" in french: A coastal bird known for its loud, harsh calls.
  • Swan "Cygne" in french: A large, graceful waterbird with a long neck.

Exercise 1:

Answer the following questions in French.

What is the French word for “swan”?

How do you say “woodpecker” in French?

Which bird is known for its repetitive and melodious song?

Exercise 2:

Match the English bird names with their French counterparts.

Sparrow: ....

Blackbird: ....

Dove: ....

Swallow: ....

Exercise 3:

Fill in the blanks with the correct French bird names:

The small bird often seen in urban areas is called .....

The bird with a melodious song is ......

The waterbird with a white bill is ......

The large bird of prey with impressive flying skills is .....

Answers:

Exercise 1:

The French word for “swan” is le cygne.

“Woodpecker” in French is le pic.

The bird known for its repetitive and melodious song is le rossignol.

Exercise 2:

Sparrow: le moineau

Blackbird: le merle

Dove: la colombe

Swallow: l’hirondelle

Exercise 3:

The small bird often seen in urban areas is called le moineau.

The bird with a melodious song is le merle.

The waterbird with a white bill is la mouette.

The large bird of prey with impressive flying skills is l’aigle.

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