Random Bird Generator
Tap Generate to get a random bird, from backyard songbirds to the official state birds of the US.
70 to pick from. Tap Spin.
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70 to pick from. Tap Spin.
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How it works
- Tap Generate to see a random bird.
- Read whether it is a state bird.
- Tap again or share it with your class.
Every pick starts from your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so each option has the same chance unless you set a weight. The pool behind this tool holds 70 options. How the randomness works.
Ways to use it
Backyard bird bingo
Generate six birds, make a card, and check them off on a walk around the park.
State bird quiz
A geography teacher pulls a state bird and the class guesses which states chose it.
Feather sketching
Art students study one random bird a week and focus on wing shape and color.
Car ride game
Each passenger gets a bird and earns a point for spotting something with the same color.
Scout badge prep
A troop leader assigns a bird to each scout to research and present at the next meeting.
Questions people ask
What is a state bird?
It is a bird each US state has officially adopted as a symbol. Some birds were chosen by more than one state, so the same species can represent several places.
Which bird represents the most US states?
The northern cardinal is the state bird of more states than any other bird, followed by the western meadowlark.
Are all birds able to fly?
No. Ostriches, emus, kiwis and penguins can't fly. Penguins use their wings to swim instead.
How can kids start birdwatching?
Pick one window or bench, sit quietly for ten minutes, and note color, size and sound. A random bird from this tool makes a good target to look up first.