thumbnail

British birds with the longest names

Which British birds have the most letters in their names?
Only commonly occurring species; full list is from https://www.birdbarn.co.uk/british-birds-list
Based on the common name - I've not included the likes of "Eurasian" jackdaw.
Quiz by XYU
Rate:
Last updated: November 14, 2022
You have not attempted this quiz yet.
First submittedOctober 25, 2022
Times taken8
Average score43.8%
Report this quizReport
6:00
Enter answer here
0
 / 16 guessed
The quiz is paused. You have remaining.
Scoring
You scored / = %
This beats or equals % of test takers also scored 100%
The average score is
Your high score is
Your fastest time is
Keep scrolling down for answers and more stats ...
Number of letters
Bird
23
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
22
Great Spotted Woodpecker
21
Lesser Black-backed Gull
20
Red-breasted Merganser
20
Great Black-backed Gull
18
Black-throated Diver
18
Grasshopper Warbler
18
Great Northern Diver
Number of letters
Bird
18
Red-legged Partridge
18
Little Ringed Plover
17
Great Crested Grebe
17
Lesser Whitethroat
17
Red-crested Pochard
17
Spotted Flycatcher
17
White-fronted Goose
17
Black-tailed Godwit
2 Comments
+1
Level 60
Nov 13, 2022
Would have been more fun with more time to think/count
+1
Level 62
Nov 14, 2022
Cool; I've added another minute.