Classic Crosswords Classic Birds Easy — Set 26
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6 A small brown bird found in many places
- 7 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 9 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 1 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 2 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 8 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Answers
- 5 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 7 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 9 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 1 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 2 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 3 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 4 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 8 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 3 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 6 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 7 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 8 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Down
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 4 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5 A large black bird known for being very smart
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 3 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 6 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 7 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 8 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 2 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 4 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 3 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 4 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 7 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 9 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 10 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 2 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 6 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 8 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Answers
- 1 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 3 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 4 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 5 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 7 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 9 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 10 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 6 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 8 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 4 A colorful insect with large wings
- 6 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 8 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 9 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 3 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 5 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
Answers
- 2 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 4 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 6 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 8 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 9 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 3 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 5 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 6 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 7 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 9 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 10 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 2 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 4 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 5 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Answers
- 3 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 6 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 7 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 9 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 10 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 4 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 5 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
Solver Notes
- 5. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6. A small brown bird found in many places
- 7. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 9. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 1. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 2. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 3. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 8. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
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