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5 Species of Birds That End With the Letter F

Learn about birds that start with all 26 letters of the alphabet!

Ever wonder how many types of birds end with the letter F? Despite the thousands of bird species in the world, there are only a small handful that “fit the bill.” So, let’s take a look at this odd collection of birds whose names all end with the letter F. We’ll share some of their distinctive characteristics and their contributions to the world of birds.

Let’s begin!

1. Canary Islands chiffchaff

Canary Islands chiffchaff
Canary Islands chiffchaff | image by Stein Arne Jensen via Flickr

Scientific Name: Phylloscopus canariensis

The Canary Islands Chiffchaff, unique to the Canary Islands, has a brownish-green back and a buff underside, highlighted by a conspicuous long eyebrow stripe. Compared to its cousin, the Common Chiffchaff, it has shorter wings, making its tail seem longer, and features pale legs and a slightly curved bill.

It is known for its distinct