About this list
A curated list of essential German bird names — organized into categories with translations and example sentences. A practical starting point for using these words in real conversations.
Ready to learn some German vocabulary for birds? Whilst we do have a list with German animal vocabulary that includes some birds (as well as a list with the funniest German animal names that also includes a few birds), the ornithologists (bird lovers) amongst you won't be satisfied:
"What about the Satanic Nightjar or the Little Bustard?" we hear you cry out loud! But don't worry - we've got your back.
There is a lot of German vocabulary to learn, and it happens quickly that one
German numbers, asking for directions in German or telling the time in German, German animal names are actually fun to learn - really.
German Birds Vocabulary
Common Birds
- der Vogelbird
- die Euleowl
- der Adlereagle
- der Falkefalcon
- der Schwanswan
- der Raberaven
- der Spatzsparrow
- der Spechtwoodpecker
- die Amselblackbird
- der Storchstorch
- der Kranichcrane
- der Reiherheron
- die Möweseagull
- der Truthahnturkey
- die Wachtelquail
Exotic Birds
- der Pfaupeacock
- der Geiervulture
- der Flamingoflamingo
- der Papageiparrot
- der Straußostrich
Funny German Bird Names
- der KlunkerkranichWattled crane
- der lachende HansLaughing kookaburra