Bird Match
Can you match each backyard bird to how it looks, what it eats, or how it sounds? Five birds a round.
Match each bird to how it looks
Tap a bird, then tap its clue.
How to play
Pick a category, tap a bird on the left, then tap the clue on the right that goes with it. Right answers lock in green. Wrong guesses count as a miss, so take a careful look before you tap. Match all five, then play again for a new set of birds.
Want to check an answer? Our bird feeding chart lists what each bird eats, and each bird guide covers how to spot it.
Learn the birds
A good field guide is the best way to get every round right, for grown-ups and for kids.
The friendliest field guide for beginners. Edited photos and plain-language notes make identification easy without knowing any jargon.
Check price on Amazon for Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America (opens Amazon)A field guide written for kids, with big photos, fun facts, and simple tips for finding and identifying birds. Great for ages 8 to 12.
Check price on Amazon for National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America (Second Edition) (opens Amazon)Frequently asked questions
How do you play Bird Match?
Tap a bird, then tap the clue that goes with it. Matches lock in green. Match all five birds in as few tries as you can, then play another round.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. Kids who can read short phrases can play on their own, and younger kids enjoy it with a grown-up reading the clues aloud. Start with How it looks, which is the easiest category.
How can I learn bird songs?
Phrases like “cheer, cheer, cheer” help you remember a song, but nothing beats hearing it. The free Merlin Bird ID app plays recordings of each species and can identify birds singing around you.