This list includes 4 Birds that start with X that start with X, from “Xantus’s Hummingbird” to “Xinjiang Ground-Jay”. They range from tiny hummingbirds to ground-dwelling jays and serve identification, education, and quick field-reference uses.
Birds that start with X are species whose common English names begin with the letter X. The letter X is rare in English bird names, making species like “Xantus’s Hummingbird” notable in field guides.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat, Wingspan (cm), and Distribution.
Common name: The familiar English name you’ll look for in field guides, useful for quick recognition and note-taking.
Scientific name: The accepted binomial shows exact species identity and lets you match records across guides and databases.
Habitat: Concise habitat categories help you know where to look for each species in the wild.
Wingspan (cm): Size range in centimeters helps you estimate and compare species during field observations.
Distribution: General geographic range tells you where each species occurs and helps plan surveys or excursions.
Birds that start with X
| Name | Scientific name | Habitat | Wingspan (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xantus’s Hummingbird | Basilinna xantusii | Scrubland | 11-13 |
| Xingu Scale-backed Antbird | Willisornis vidua | Rainforest | 18-20 |
| Xingu Woodcreeper | Dendrocolaptes retentus | Rainforest | 37-39 |
| Xinjiang Ground-Jay | Podoces biddulphi | Desert | 45-50 |