Australian Birds Crossword Puzzle

About the Australian Birds Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle features birds native to Australia or closely associated with its landscapes, including iconic species and less familiar residents. Look for names such as Emu, Galah, Superb Fairywren, Wedge-tailed Eagle, and Australian Pelican. Birdwatchers, wildlife fans, and students learning about Australian animals will enjoy spotting species from forests, wetlands, coasts, and open country.

This crossword draws on 30 clues about Australian Birds. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Elegant waterfowl featured on a western state emblem (9 letters)
• •Tall crane known for its elaborate dance (6 letters)
• •Large rainforest runner with a helmetlike casque (9 letters)
• •Australia’s large flightless runner (3 letters)
• •Pink-and-grey parrot common across much of the continent (5 letters)
• •Long-billed wader often seen in city parks (4 letters)
• •Rainbow-colored parrot that feeds on nectar (8 letters)
• •Ground-nesting megapode that incubates eggs in a mound (10 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.