Birds in German with English Translations
Here's a list of common bird names in German along with their English translations:
- der Schnabel beak
- der Vogel bird
- die Amsel blackbird
- das Blaukehlchen bluebird
- der Kanarienvogel canary
- der Kardinal cardinal
- das Küken chick
- das Huhn chicken
- die Klaue claw
- der Kranich crane
- die Krähe crow
- die Taube dove
- die Ente duck
- der Adler eagle
- die Feder feather
- der Flamingo flamingo
- die Gans goose
- die Henne hen
- der Eichelhäher jay
- das Nest nest
- der Strauß (der Ostrich) ostrich
- die Eule owl
- der Papagei parrot
- der Pfau peacock
- der Pinguin penguin
- das Haustier pet
- die Taube pigeon
- die Wachtel quail
- das Rotkehlchen robin
- der Hahn rooster
- der Specht woodpecker
Learning German Bird Vocabulary: Identify Birds with Ease
In this tutorial, we'll dive into German vocabulary related to birds, helping you recognize and name different avian species in German. By the end, you'll expand your linguistic skills and be able to describe birds with precision.
List of Common Birds in German
Here's a comprehensive table listing common bird names in English and their equivalents in German:
English |
German |
Pronunciation (IPA) |
Duck |
Ente |
ˈɛntə |
Peacock |
Pfau |
pfau̯ |
Woodpecker |
Specht |
ʃpɛçt |
Crow |
Krähe |
ˈkrɛːə |
Eagle |
Adler |
ˈaːdlɐ |
Penguin |
Pinguin |
pɪŋˈɡviːn |
Ostrich |
Strauß |
ʃtraʊs |
Pelican |
Pelikan |
peˈliːkan |
Sparrow |
Spatz |
ʃpat͡s |
Swallow |
Schwalbe |
ˈʃvalbə |
Owl |
Eule |
ˈɔʏlə |
Parrot |
Papagei |
paˈpaːɡaɪ |
Flamingo |
Flamingo |
flaˈmɪŋɡo |
Stork |
Storch |
ʃtɔʁç |
Canary |
Kanarienvogel |
kaˈnaːʁiːnfoːɡl |
Seagull |
Möwe |
ˈmøːvə |
Swan |
Schwan |
ʃvaːn |
Hawk |
Falke |
ˈfalkə |
Why Learn Bird Names in German?
Learning bird names in German allows you to be more specific in conversations about birds. Whether you're discussing your favorite bird or describing birds you've seen, knowing these names enhances your language skills and enriches your interactions.
How to Use This Vocabulary
To effectively learn these bird names:
- Practice Pronunciation: Focus on correctly pronouncing each bird name.
- Visualize: Associate each word with the bird it represents to strengthen memory.
- Use in Context: Incorporate these words into sentences or daily conversations to solidify your understanding.
Migratory Birds in German
Discover how to talk about migratory birds in German! Many of us envy these birds as they escape the cold German winter by heading south. Let's learn some German names for these globe-trotting aviators.
German Migratory Birds Vocabulary
Here is a table listing some migratory bird names in German along with their English translations:
German |
English |
der Kuckuck |
The cuckoo |
die Schwalbe |
The swallow |
der Kranich |
The crane |
die Gans |
The goose |
die Ente |
The duck |
der Star |
The starling |
der Storch |
The stork |
die Lerche |
The lark |
die Taube |
The pigeon |
der Zugvogel |
The migratory bird |
die Möwe |
The seagull |
der Fischreiher |
The heron |
die Kranichgans |
The cranes goose |
Exotic Birds in German: A Beginner's Guide
Explore the world of exotic birds with their vibrant names in German and learn their pronunciations.
Peacock in German
English |
Bird name (singular) |
Bird name (plural) |
IPA pronunciation |
Peacock |
Pfau |
Pfauen |
[p͡faʊ̯] |
Discover how the majestic peacock is known as "Pfau" in German. The singular form for one bird is "Pfau," and for multiple birds, it's "Pfauen." The IPA pronunciation guide helps you correctly say [p͡faʊ̯].
List of Exotic Birds in German
Here is a list of exotic birds along with their names in German:
English |
Bird name (singular) |
Bird name (plural) |
IPA pronunciation |
Bird of paradise |
Paradiesvogel |
Paradiesvögel |
[paʁaˈdiːsˌfoːɡll] |
Bee-eater |
Bienenfresser |
Bienenfresser |
[ˈbiːnənˌfʁɛsɐ] |
Blue-footed booby |
Blaufußtölpel |
Blaufußtölpel |
[ˈblaʊ̯fuøəl] |
Budgerigar; Budgie |
Wellensittich |
Wellensittiche |
[ˈvɛlənˌzɪtɪç] |
Cockatiel |
Nymphensittich |
Nymphensittiche |
[ˈnʏmfn̩ˌsɪtɪç] |
Cockatoo |
Kakadu |
Kakadus |
[kaˈkadu] |
Condor |
Kondor |
Kondore |
[ˈkɔndoːɐ̯] |
Conure |
Sittich |
Sittiche |
[ˈzɪtɪç] |
Fantail |
Fächerschwanz |
Fächerschwänze |
[ˈfɛɐʃvant͡s] |
Flamingo |
Flamingo |
Flamingos |
[flaˈmɪŋɡo] |
Frigate bird |
Fregattvogel |
Fregattvögel |
[fʁɛˈgatfoːɡl̩] |
Green aracari |
Grünarassari |
Grünarassaris |
[ˈgʁy:na:ʁasa:ɐ̯i] |
Harpy eagle |
Harpyie |
Harpyien |
[haʁˈpyːjə] |
Hornbill |
Nashornvogel |
Nashornvögel |
[ˈnaːsˌhɔʁn ˈfoːɡl̩] |
Hummingbird |
Kolibri |
Kolibris |
[ˈkoːlibʁi] |
Macaw |
Ara |
Aras |
[ˈaːʁa] |
Morepork |
Kuckuckskauz |
Kuckuckskäuze |
[ˈkʊkʊkskaʊ̯t͡s] |
Motmot |
Motmot |
Motmots |
[mɔtmɔt] |
Parrot |
Papagei |
Papageien |
[ˌpapaˈɡaɪ̯] |
Puffin |
Papageientaucher |
Papageientaucher |
[papaˈɡaɪ̯ənˌtaʊ̯xɐ] |
Pukeko |
Pukeko |
Pukekos |
[pu:ke:ko:] |
Rainbow lorikeet |
Regenbogenlori |
Regenbogenloris |
[ˈʁeːɡn̩ˌboːɡn̩] |
Toucan |
Tukan |
Tukane |
[ˈtuːkan] |
Tropicbird |
Tropikvogel |
Tropikvögel |
[ˈtʁoːpiˈfoːɡl̩] |
Tui |
Tui |
Tuis |
[tu:ɪ] |
Vulture |
Geier |
Geier |
[ˈɡaɪ̯ɐ] |
Weaver bird |
Webervogel |
Webervögel |
[ˈveːbɐˈfoːɡl̩] |
Widowbird |
Widah |
Widahs |
[ˈviːdɐ] |
Zebra finch |
Zebrafink |
Zebrafinken |
[ˈt͡sebʁaˌfɪŋk] |
Each bird entry includes its English name, German singular and plural forms, and its IPA pronunciation for accurate learning.
Flightless Birds in German
Here is a list of flightless birds along with their names in German:
English Name |
German Name |
Cassowary |
Kasuar |
Emu |
Emu |
Flightless Cormorant |
Flugunfähiger Kormoran |
Kagu |
Kagu |
Kakapo |
Kakapo |
Kiwi |
Kiwi |
Ostrich |
Strauß |
Penguin |
Pinguin |
Ratite |
Rattenläufer |
Rhea |
Nandu |
Steamer Duck |
Dampfschiffente |
Takahe |
Takahe |
Turkey |
Truthahn |
Weka |
Weka |
A Parrot Speaking German
Meet Bibi, a remarkable parrot from the Congo who is a polyglot and can greet in multiple languages, including German.
Language |
Greeting |
Japanese |
Konnichiwa |
Italian |
Ciao |
Spanish |
Hola |
German |
Hallo |
and more |
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Parrots like Bibi demonstrate incredible intelligence beyond mere mimicry. They can understand context and appropriately use words they've learned. For example, they can identify different foods and even ask for specific ones by name.
Bird-Related Sayings and Phrases in German
Here are some bird-related sayings and phrases commonly used in German:
German Saying/Phrase |
English Translation |
"Hast du einen Vogel?" |
"Do you have a bird?" (Used to ask if someone is acting crazy.) |
"Komischer Kauz" |
"Strange little owl" (Used to describe someone as a bit weird.) |
"Der Spatz in der Hand ist besser als die Taube auf dem Dach" |
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." |
"Weiß der Kuckuck" |
"The cuckoo only knows" (Used when unsure about something.) |
"Weiß der Geier" |
"The vulture only knows" (Similar to "Weiß der Kuckuck".) |