1-syllable Birds that contain U

List of 1-syllable Birds that contain U

1

Duck

Anas platyrhynchos

The most widespread and recognizable duck species on Earth, ancestor of nearly all domestic duck breeds, and a study in iridescent green and chestnut sexual dimorphism.

2

Grouse

Tetraonidae (subfamily, sometimes treated as family)

A family of plump ground-dwelling birds adapted to cold climates — including iconic species like ruffed grouse, sage grouse, and ptarmigan, with elaborate dramatic mating displays in many species.

3

Quail

Callipepla californica

A plump, ground-foraging gamebird with a distinctive teardrop-shaped plume on its head, the official state bird of California and a familiar sight in western U.S. backyards.

4

Thrush

Turdidae (family)

A diverse family of medium-sized songbirds known for melodious songs and ground-foraging — with the American robin, European blackbird, and song thrush as the most familiar members of a globally distributed family.