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British Bird Quiz

Flying dinos and diving falcons, Britain’s birds are beautiful, but how well do you know them?

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated April 20th 2025

After gardening, birdwatching is Britain’s most popular hobby. But you don’t need to have a million pound set of binoculars to get to know the UK’s best birds, all it takes is a keen eye, a soft ear and a love for our feathered friends! So if you think you’ve got the knowledge to call yourself a true bird nerd, then this is the quiz for you! Let’s get amongst it, but try not to spook them!

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Which of these words relates to birds?

2/10

Can you name this UK bird?

3/10

Which British bird is the fastest in the world?

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Which of these British birds is known for liking shiny things?

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Which Roald Dahl book features Pheasants?

6/10

The Tower of London is famous for which bird that lives there?

7/10

What is a Herring Gull often called?

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Which of these birds will you NOT find in the UK?

9/10

Pigeons are famous for making rubbish nests, but which clever British bird used bird spikes to build theirs?

10/10

Name this aggressive Scottish bird!

Oh dear! It looks like you’re probably more of a dog person! You haven’t scored very well on this quiz, but that’s okay! The world’s greatest bird nerds didn’t wake up on their first ever birthday with a fully completed checklist of Britain birds, they had to work at it! And that takes patience, passion, and a little bit of learning - so why not have another try at this quiz and see if you can score better?

Alright! Now we’re talking! You clearly know a thing or two about Britain’s birds, their habits and habitats! This is a great start and you should be happy with yourself, but learning about the natural world is a journey that doesn’t have an end, we’re all along for the ride - and there is always more to learn! So if you’re feeling as brave as a Peregrine, why not have another try at this quiz and see if you can score a little better? You can do it!

Boom! Well done! What an amazing result! You’ve got a really good knowledge of Britain’s birds and you’re not afraid to show it off! There isn’t much you don’t know about those fabulous flyers in the UK’s skies. From the Starling to the Shelduck, you’re a rock solid bird nerd! There were a few little cheeky questions that flitted past you, so if you think you're up to the challenge of facing this quiz one last time, then the only thing that awaits you is bird glory! Go on, see if you can get 100%!

Incredible! You are a top notch, extreme bird nerd, and that is one of the greatest compliments you can get! You know literally everything worth knowing about Britain’s birds! There isn’t anything that has escaped the beady eye of your brain! As far as bird experts in the UK go, you’re at the top of the pile, and even with the eyes of a hawk your future as a bird nerd stretches far away beyond the horizon! Well done, enjoy that sweet feeling of bird glory!