Birds That Start with A | Complete List

Looking for birds that start with A? This complete alphabetical list includes common, rare, exotic, and unique bird species beginning with the letter A.

Birds that start with A include albatross, avocet, auk, African grey parrot, American robin, American goldfinch, Arctic tern, ash-throated flycatcher, apple bird, Asian koel.

List of Birds That Start with A

Here’s a list of birds that start with “A”:

  • Albatross
  • Avocet
  • Auk
  • African Grey Parrot
  • African Jacana
  • African Fish Eagle
  • American Robin
  • American Goldfinch
  • American Coot
  • American Kestrel
  • American White Pelican
  • Anhinga
  • Antbird
  • Apostlebird
  • Arctic Tern
  • Ashy Prinia
  • Ash-throated Flycatcher
  • Australasian Gannet
  • Australian Magpie
  • Australian Pelican
  • Azure Kingfisher

You can download this list of birds starting with “A” as a PDF file as well.

Birds with other letters

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FAQs – Bird Name Starting with A

Q1. What are some common birds beginning with A?

Common birds that start with A include albatross, African grey parrot, American robin, and American goldfinch.

Q2. Which birds starting with A are known for long-distance flying?

The albatross and Arctic tern are famous for their incredible long-distance flight abilities.

Q3. Are there any colorful birds start with letter A?

Yes, colorful birds include the azure kingfisher, American goldfinch, and African grey parrot.