Birds are amazing creatures that have captured humanity’s imagination for millennia. Their ability to fly, the beauty of their feathers, their mysterious migrations – birds fascinate us. Riddles and brainteasers about our feathered friends have entertained children and adults alike for generations.
In this article, we have collected 99 of the best riddles about our avian amigos. Some may make you chuckle, others will have you scratching your head. How many can you get right? Read on and test your bird riddle skills!
Bird riddles 1-10
Let’s start off with some easier ones:
1. What do you call a very rude bird?
A mock-ingbird!
2. Why do birds fly south for the winter?
Because it’s too far to walk!
3. What do you call a bird that sticks close to another bird?
A vel-crow!
4. Why don’t birds like basketball?
They prefer fowl shots!
5. What do you call a bird that wears a wig?
A phony hawk!
6. What do you call a psychic bird?
A polly-path!
7. Why was the baby bird sad after its first flying lesson?
It had its first down!
8. Which bird can lift the most weight?
A crane!
9. What hangs around all day at the top of a birdcage?
The perch!
10. What do you call a bird that doesn’t pay for things?
A swan-dler!
Bird riddles 11-20
Let’s keep going with some more bird brainteasers:
11. Why did the pelican get kicked out of the restaurant?
Because of its big bill!
12. What did the police officer say to the parrot that talked too much?
“Polly, want a cracker? Then beak quiet!”
13. Why don’t birds talk when they are flying in formation?
Because they have to goose in a straight line!
14. How does a bird with a broken wing manage to land safely?
It just has to wing it!
15. Why was everyone so frustrated with the magician’s act featuring doves?
All his tricks were bird-brained!
16. Why can’t the ostrich play hide and seek?
Because it always sticks its head in the sand!
17. Why was the vulture always getting in trouble at school?
He loved to prey on the other students!
18. Why did the emu cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
19. What kind of discount do birds get at hotels?
Frequent flyer miles!
20. What do you call a religious bird that walks instead of flies?
A prayer walker!
Bird riddles 21-30
How are you doing so far? Here are some more feathered riddles:
21. What happens when ducks fly upside down?
They quack up!
22. What kind of tool does a carpenter bird use?
A crowbar!
23. Why was the seagull kicked out of the band?
He only knew one hit – “Jonathan Livingston Seagull”!
24. What do you call a bird that can type really fast?
A secretary bird!
25. Why did the bird get in trouble at school?
It was caught tweeting on a test!
26. Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
27. Where do birds invest their money?
In the stork market!
28. What do you call a bird that makes doughnuts?
A fritter-er!
29. Why did the police arrest the owl?
He was caught with talons!
30. Why are birds always out of breath when they arrive at a party?
They just flew in!
Bird riddles 31-40
Doing good! Can you keep up with more feathered fun?
31. What do you call a grumpy owl?
A scowel!
32. Why was the chicken embarrassed crossing the road?
She pooped in front of a group of geese!
33. Where does a peacock go to buy lipstick and eyeshadow?
The make-up counter!
34. Why did the rooster cross the road?
To cockadoodle do something!
35. What birds are always out of money?
Owls, because they’re always broke!
36. When does a duck wake up?
At the quack of dawn!
37. What do you call a group of crows?
A murder of crows!
38. What do you call a duck that gets straight As?
A wise quacker!
39. What do you get if you cross a parrot and a centipede?
A walkie-talkie!
40. Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
Bird riddles 41-50
Halfway there! Try these bird brain busters:
41. What do you call a line of birds waiting their turn?
A pecking order!
42. What happens when a duck flies upside down?
It quacks up!
43. Why didn’t the turkey finish dinner?
He was already stuffed!
44. What do you get if you cross a parrot with a shark?
An animal that can talk your ear off!
45. Why did the police arrest the owl?
He was caught with talons!
46. How do chickens dance?
Chick to chick!
47. Why did the chicken help the duck cross the road?
Because she wanted to show she cared!
48. What do you call an obese bird?
A plump bird!
49. What do you call a bird that flies off with your sandwich?
A robbin’!
50. Why didn’t the rooster go to college?
He didn’t meet the requirements to get in!
Bird riddles 51-60
You’re on a roll! Try out these feathered stumpers:
51. What happens to a spoiled chick?
It becomes a rotten egg!
52. Why was the rooster spying on the hens?
He wanted to gather some hen-telligence!
53. What do birds take on their morning flights?
Tweetment!
54. What did the baby chick say when it saw an orange in the sky?
“Look mom, it’s a flying tangerine!”
55. Why did the flamingo stand on one leg?
Because if it pulled up the other one it would fall!
56. What is a newly hatched chick’s favorite sitcom?
“Breaking Egg!”
57. Why did the pelican refuse to pay for its meal?
The bill was too big!
58. What do you call a fashionable duck?
A trendy mallard!
59. What do you get when you cross a duck with Santa Clause?
A Christmas quacker!
60. How do birds communicate through the internet?
They just wing it!
Bird riddles 61-70
Just over 60 down, keep flying high! Here are some more avian amusements:
61. Why was the rooster clucking angrily at the henhouse?
Somebody ruffled his feathers!
62. Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
To prove he wasn’t a chicken!
63. Why did the hummingbird get a 5 on his art project?
His work was just so-so!
64. What do you call a blind bird?
A Polly can’t see!
65. Why did the police arrest the raven?
For illegal fowl play!
66. What do birds use to keep their feathers looking shiny?
Beak polish!
67. Why was the duck jealous of the chicken?
The chicken got to hen-joy more yard time!
68. Why was the rooster banned from the baseball game?
He kept fouling the balls!
69. What bird is always out of money?
An owl – they’re always broke!
70. Why was the seagull an awesome detective?
He knew how to crack every case!
Bird riddles 71-80
Just 20 more to go, give your brain wings!:
71. What kind of shoes do bird watchers wear?
Sneakers – so they can creep up on the birds!
72. Why was the duck a great baseball player?
It was a real quack hitter!
73. What bird can lift the most weight?
A crane!
74. Why are birds always out of breath when they arrive places?
Because they just flew in!
75. What do you call a flock of birds who share one brain?
Birdbrained!
76. What do you a call a bird that flies off with your sandwich?
A robbin’!
77. What bird works for NASA?
An astronautican!
78. Why didn’t the hummingbird want a cell phone?
He was afraid he would get tweeters cramp!
79. How do birds access the internet?
They just wing it!
80. Why was the rooster spying on the hens?
He wanted some hen-telligence!
Bird riddles 81-90
Just 10 more, you’re almost at the finish line! Try these final feathered teasers:
81. Why was the parrot put in jail?
For talking someone’s ear off!
82. Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
To prove he wasn’t a chicken!
83. What do you call a bird who brings you your letters in the morning?
An eemail!
84. Why are owls bad story tellers?
They always have big plot holes!
85. Why don’t eggs tell each other jokes?
They’d crack each other up!
86. What happens to a spoiled chick?
It becomes a rotten egg!
87. What bird works for NASA?
An astronautican!
88. Why did the police arrest the raven?
For illegal fowl play!
89. Why wouldn’t the baby duck walk on the grass?
She didn’t want to step in the quack!
90. Why are ostriches always so healthy?
They eat their veggies and bury their heads in the sand!
Bird riddles 91-99
Last stretch – you’re almost at 99! Take a deep breath and conquer these final feathered puzzles:
91. Why do hummingbirds hum?
Because they don’t know the words!
92. What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?
“Where’s popcorn?”
93. What do you call a bird who flies off with your sandwich?
A robbin’!
94. Why don’t eggs tell each other jokes?
They’d crack each other up!
95. Why was the rooster spying on the hens?
He wanted some hen-telligence!
96. Why don’t birds like basketball?
They prefer fowl shots!
97. What happens to a spoiled chick?
It becomes a rotten egg!
98. Why do hummingbirds hum?
Because they don’t know the words!
99. What bird is always out of money?
An owl – they’re always broke!
Conclusion
There you have it – 99 entertaining and hilarious riddles about our fine feathered friends! Birds have been a source of fascination and inspiration for riddles for generations. How many were you able to get right? Did you learn any new bird facts along the way? Whatever your score, we hope you enjoyed our collection of birdy brainteasers! Fly on over and share your favorites with family and friends.
