Birds

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. Having or covered with ___ (5)
  2. 4. Nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes (3)
  3. 7. A land mass that projects well above its surroundings (8)
  4. 8. Web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic (5)
  5. 10. The magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor (6)
  6. 12. Large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish (7)
  7. 13. Any of numerous small pigeons (4)
  8. 15. A small active songbird (7)
  9. 16. Open area of grass or crops (5)

Down

  1. 1. Diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight (6)
  2. 2. Wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs (6)
  3. 5. A distinctive or characteristic sound (4)
  4. 6. Lying toward or situated in the east (7)
  5. 9. A small amount of liquid food (7)
  6. 11. Steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs (6)
  7. 14. The color of grass (5)