The vowels have flown the coop! Today’s eight words are all birds, from the familiar visitors at your feeder to a few you’d only meet at the shore or the zoo. Each underscore stands for one missing vowel, so count the blanks and say the letters out loud.
Today's missing vowels
Each word is the name of a bird with its vowels (A, E, I, O, U) taken out. Type the full bird name.
C_RD_N_L
SP_RR_W
P_L_C_N
W__DP_CK_R
H_MM_NGB_RD
P_NG__N
BL__B_RD
_STR_CH
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How to Play
- Each puzzle shows a bird’s name with the vowels (A, E, I, O, U) replaced by underscores.
- Type the full name in the box and tap Check.
- Stuck? Tap Hint for a clue, or Show answer to reveal it.
- Your progress is saved on this device, so you can come back later.
A Birdwatcher’s Tip
Consonants carry most of a word’s shape, which is why you can often read a word with its vowels missing. Try sounding out the consonants slowly and let your ear fill in the gaps. Long names are often easier than short ones because there are more clues to go on.