English-Irish Dictionary of Bird Names

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In case of any doubt about which species an English name denotes, consult the following tables which give the standard scientific (Latin) names: English-Latin-Irish Dictionary (Standard names only)

Albatross

Albatras³⁴[Arabian Alkadus Pitcher (orig. Pelican {large bill used for carrying})⁸]; Black-Browed A. A. Dú-Mhalach¹

Auk

Falcóg³⁴[Old Nor. Alca Neck (orig. Razorbill) {wriggles its neck}⁷]; Great A. F. Mhór¹²³⁴; Little A. F. Bheag¹; Crosán⁴ [see Razorbill]

Avocet

Abhóiséad¹²³[Italian Avocetta⁷]

Bee-Eater

Beachadóir Eorpach¹[Beach Bee, Eorpach European]

Bittern

Bonnán¹²³⁴⁵, Bunnán⁶ [Booming Sound³]; B. Buí²³/Buidhe⁵ [Yellow B.]; B.²³⁵/Bunnán⁶ Léana [Water-Meadow B.]; Corr⁵ [see Heron]; Troghan⁵ [see Corncrake]; American B. B. Meiriceánach¹; Little B. B. Beag¹²³

Blackbird

Lon Dubh¹²³⁴⁵, Londubh⁵⁶, Lon³⁵[Lonrach ? Shining³]; (f) Cearc Loin³⁶/Luin⁵ [Hen B.]; (f) Céirseach²³⁵⁶, Ciairseach³⁵ [Ciar ? Dark]; Éan Dubh³⁶; Gobadán Buidhe⁶ (Cla.) [Yellow Beak]

Blackcap

Caipín Dubh¹²³⁴; Bod na dTor³ [Bush Lout]; (m) Donnchadh an Chaipín⁶ [Capped Donncha]; (f) Máirín an Triubhais⁵, Máire an Truis⁶ [see Stonechat]

Bluethroat

Gormphíb¹

Bobolink

Bobóilinc¹⁴ [from Bob (O’) Lincoln {imit.}⁸]

Brambling

Breacán¹²³ [Tartan³]; Gealbhan Breac⁵ [Speckled Sparrow]

Bullfinch (see under Finch)

Bunting

Gealóg²³ [Bright Little Thing⁵]; Black-Headed B. G. Cheanndubh¹³; Cirl B. Cirlghealóg²; Corn B. G. Bhuachair¹²³⁴ [Buachar Cow Dung³]; Gealbhán Guib Reamhair⁵/an Ghuib Ramhair⁶ [Thick-Billed Sparrow]; Gealbhan Coirce⁵ [Corn Sparrow]; Geárr/Gearra Guirt⁵ [see Corncrake]; Indigo B. G. Phlúiríneach¹; Lapland B. G. Laplannach¹; Little B. G. Bheag¹; Ortolan B. G. Gharraí¹[Garden B.]; Ortalan³⁴ [Late Lat. Hortulus dim. Hortus Garden (prob. corr.)⁷]; Pine B. G. Phéine¹; Red-Headed B. G. Cheannrua¹; Reed B. G. Ghiolcaí¹²³⁴; G. Ceanndubh³/Dúcheannach⁴ [Black-Headed B.]; Brian na Giolcaí²³ [Brian of the Reeds]; Gealbhan Giolcaí²³ [Reed Sparrow]; Clochrán Cinn Duibh⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Black-Headed Chat]; Strapadóir Giolcaighe^A [Reed Climber³]; Rustic B. G. Thuathúil¹; Snow B. G. Shneachta¹²³; Liath-thruisc⁵⁶/-thraisc⁵/-truis⁵/-thruis⁶ (Ul.) [see Mistle Thrush]; Yellow-Breasted B. G. Bhroinnbhuí¹

Bustard

Bustard³⁴ [Lat. Avis Tarda Slow Bird (corr.)⁷]; Great B. B. Mór¹; Little B. B. Beag¹

Buzzard

Clamhán¹²³⁴⁵ [Clamhaire ? Biter or Messy Eater³]; C. Goblach⁶ (Co.) [Goblach Mouthful⁵]; Préachán Geárr⁵ [Small Crow]; Cromán^A [see Harrier]; Honey B. C. Riabhach¹ [Streaked B.]; Rough-Legged B. C. Lópach¹²³ [(White-) Stockinged B.³]

Capercaillie

Capall Coille¹²³⁴ [Wood Horse {voice}⁷]; Coileach Feá⁴, Caileach Coille⁶ [Wood Cock]

Catbird

Catéan; Grey C. C. Liath¹

Chaffinch (see under Finch)

Chat

Caislín³⁴, Caistín³, Guistín³ [Speckled Little Bird⁵ or imit. ?]; Stonec. C. Cloch¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Caistín Cloch⁶ (Co.), Guistín Cloiche⁵⁶ (Cla.), Caistín Fá Chloich⁵, Caislín Fá Chloich⁶ (Mu.); Caislín⁵, Caistín⁵; (m) C. Dearg²⁴ [Red C.]; C. Tónbháin⁶ [White-Rumped Chat (Mu. - prob. Wheatear)]; C. Ceanndubh^A [Black-Headed C.]; Clochrán³⁵⁶, Claochrán⁵, Claothrán⁵ [see Wheatear]; Bod ar Dris³ [Bramble Lout]; Caipín Aitinn⁶ (Co.) [see Whinc.]; (m) Donncha an Chaipín²³ [Capped Donncha]; (f) Máirín an Triúis²³ [Triubhais Trews⁵ (close fitting tartan trousers worn by women)]; Whinc. C. Aitinn¹²³⁴⁶ [Gorse C.]

Chiffchaff

Tiuf-Teaf¹²³ [imit.]

Chough

Cág Cosdearg¹²³/Deargchosach²³⁴, Cathóg Dheargchosach^A [Red-Legged Jackdaw]; Cosdhearg^A [Red-leg]; Préachán Cosdearg²³/ Coise Deirge³⁵/ Coisdearg⁶ [Red-Legged Crow]; P. na Drochaimsire⁵ [Bad-Weather Crow]; P. Róid⁵ [Gale Crow]; Cailleach Bhreac⁵ [Speckled Hag/Cock]; Cadhóg³⁶, Cabhóg³, Cáróg⁶ , Coróg^A [imit.?]

Coot

Cearc Cheannann¹²³⁴⁵, (m) Coileach Ceannann²³ [White-Faced Hen/Cock]; Cearc Cheannfhionn⁶ [Fair-Headed Hen]; American C. Cearc Cheannann Mheiriceánach¹

Cormorant

Broigheall¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Broghais ? Belly⁵, Geal White]; Cailleach Dhubh²³⁵⁶, Cailleach⁶ [(Black) Hag or Nun³]; Fiach Mara²³⁵/Fairrge⁵ [Sea Raven]; Murúchaill²³ [Mermaid]; Murdúchaill³, Murdhubhchaill⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Black Sea Hag ?]; Duibhéan³⁵ [Black Bird]; Amplóir⁴ [Greedy Person]; Seagadh⁵, Seaga⁶ (Mu.) [see Shag]; Cabhail Scréachóg⁶ (Aran) [Cail Old Female⁵, Scréachóg Screecher]; Corr Scréachóg⁶ (Co.) [Corr see Heron]; Scarbh⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Old Nor. Skarfr {imit.}⁷]; Ga(i)rg⁵ [Harsh³]; Double-Crested C. B. Cluasach¹ [(Long-) Eared C.]

Croncrake (see under Crake)

Courser

Rásaí [Racer]; Cream-Coloured C. R. Bánbhuí¹

Crake

Gearr [Small or Short]; Baillon's C. G. Baillon¹; Little C. G. Beag¹; Spotted C. G. Breac¹; Cornc. Traonach¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Traona²³⁵⁶, Tradhna³⁶, Traghan⁵, Traghnach³, Troighne⁵, Spide Traghain⁵ (Mea.) [Troghan ? Sunrise or Sunset⁵ {when most often heard}]; G.²³/Gearra³/Gearg³ Goirt, Geárr/Gearra Guirt⁵ [Field C.]

Crane

Grús¹⁴ [Lat. Grus¹]; Corr³⁵, Corr Mhóna⁴, Corr Ghlas⁵, Corrghlas⁵ [see Heron]; Sandhill C. G. Ceanadach¹ [Canadian C.]

Crossbill

Crosghob¹²³⁴; Camghob³⁴ [Crooked Bill]; Cathóg³ [Cross-piece (of implement)³]; Two-Barred C. C. Báneiteach¹ [White-Winged C.]

Crow

Préachán²³⁴⁵⁶, Préach⁵ [Préach Cause to Perish⁵]; Caróg³, Coróg³ [imit. ?]; Rúcach⁵ [see Rook]; Badhb(h)³ [see Carrion C.]; Cromán⁵ (see Harrier); Domhnall Dubh⁶ (Mu.) [Black Donal]; Carrion C. Caróg Dhubh²³⁴ [Black C.]; Feannóg Dhubh⁴/Charrach³ [Feann Flay or Skin³, Dubh Black, Carrach Mangy³ or Corrach Marsh]; Fiach Dubh⁵ [see Raven]; Badhb(h)³ [Badb Celtic Goddess of War often represented as Carrion or Hooded C.⁹ - dictionaries do not appear to reliably distinguish between the two]; Hooded C. Caróg¹²³/ Coróg⁵/Cárróg⁵ Liath [Grey C.]; Feannóg²³⁴⁵⁶, F. Liath⁵, Fionnóg³⁵⁶, Fionnóg Liath⁶ [(Grey) Skinner]; F. Chorrach/Charrach⁵ [above]; Corróg⁶, Cruthóg⁶ (Mu./Co.) [imit. ?]

Cuckoo

Cuach¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [imit.]; Black-Billed C. C. Ghobdhubh¹; Great Spotted C. Mórchuach Bhreac¹ [Great Speckled C.]; Yellow-Billed C. C. Ghob-Bhuí¹

Curlew / Crotach

Curlew

Crotach¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Crutach⁵, Cruiteach⁵ [Humped³]; Cuirliún²³, Cúirliún⁵, Cúirliun⁶ [Old Fr. Corlieu Courier but also imit.⁷]; Pocaire⁶ (Ul.), Pocaire Gaoithe⁵ [(Wind) Frolicker]; Eskimo C. C. Artach¹ [Arctic C.]; Stone C. C. Cloch¹⁴; Cúirliún Gaoithe⁵ [Wind C.]; Cúirliun⁶, Caoirliun⁶ (Mu.), Pocaire Gaoithe⁶ (Ul.) [above]

Dabchick (see Grebe, Little)

Dipper

Gabha Dubh¹²³⁴⁵, Gobha Dubh⁶ [Blacksmith³ {white breast = smithy’s apron ?} or Gabh ? Catch³]; Gabha Uisce³⁴/Dubh Uisge^A [(Black) Water Catcher ?]; Lon Abhann³⁵⁶/Uisce³⁵ [River/Water Ouzel]; Tomaire⁵ [Diver]

Diver

Lóma²³⁴⁵, Lúma³⁴⁵ (Wat.), Lúnadán³⁴ [Old Nor. Lómr Moan (orig. Red-Throated D.)⁷]; Foitheach³, Foithíoch³ , Faoich³, Faoich Mhór⁶ [see Grebe]; Éan Aille⁶ (Aran) [Cliff Bird]; Laparán⁶ (Ul.) [dim. Lapaire Wader]; Murbhuachaile⁵ [Sea Boy]; Ga(i)rg⁵ [Harsh³]; Tomaire⁵; Black-Throated D. L. Artach¹ [Arctic D.]; Great Northern D. L. Mór¹²³ [Great D.]; Lóma⁵⁶, Lúma (Wat.)⁵ [above]; Red-Throated D. L. Rua¹²³, Foitheach Rua²³ [Red D.]; White-Billed D. L. Gobgheal¹

Dotterel

Amadán Móinteach¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Moor Fool]

Dove

Colm²³⁴⁵⁶, Colam³⁵, Colmán²³⁵ [Lat. Columba¹]; Colúr²⁵⁶, Colbhar⁵ [see Pigeon]; Rock D. C. Aille¹²³⁴ [Cliff D.]; Colúr Aille²³ [Cliff Pigeon]; Fearán Binne²³ [Peak or Gable (Turtle) D.]; Stock D. C. Gorm¹²³⁴ [Blue D.]; Turtle D. Fearán¹²³⁴, Féarán³⁵ [Féar ? Hay or Grass³, Féarach ? Pasture³]; F.²³⁴/Féarán⁴⁵ Breac [Speckled Turtle D.]; F. Eidhinn²³ [Ivy Turtle D.]; Collared D. F. Baicdhubh¹²³ [Black-Necked Turtle D.]

Dowitcher

Guilbnín [Guilbneach Godwit, Beaked]; Long-Billed D. G. Gobfhada¹; Short-Billed D. G. Gobghearr¹

Duck

Lacha²³⁴⁵⁶, Lach³⁵⁶ (Ant.,Tory) [Lachadh Act of Diving⁵]; Tonnóg⁶ [Tonn Wave]; American Black D. L. Chosrua¹ [Red-Legged D.]; Ferruginous D. Póiseard Súilbhán¹² [White-Eyed Pochard]; Long-Tailed D. L. Earrfhada¹; L. Bhinn⁵ [Pointed D.]; Mandarin D. L. Mhandrach¹²; Ring-Necked D. L. Mhuinceach¹ [Collared D.]; Ruddy D. L. Rua¹; Sheld. Seil-l.¹² [Eng. Sheld Pied⁷]; L. Bhreac²³⁴ [Pied D.]; L. Chriosrua²³ [Red-Belted D.]; Gairg⁵⁶, Garg⁵ [Harsh³]; Ruddy Sheld. Seil-l. Rua¹; Tufted D. L. Bhadánach¹²³⁴, Tonnóg Bhadánach⁵/ Badánach⁶ (Ul.); L. Dhubh²³⁴ [Black D.]

Dunlin

Breacóg¹²³⁴ [Breac Speckled]; Cearc Ghainimh²³ [Sand Hen]; Circín Trá²³ [Beach Chick]

Dunnock

Donnóg¹²³⁴ [Donn Brown³]; Bráthair an Dreoilín²³ [Wren’s Brother]; Dreóilin Gorm^A [Blue Wren]; Gealbhan Bruaigh²³ [Bank Sparrow]; G. Claí²³/Claidhe⁵/ Cloidhe⁶ [Dyke or Fence S.]; G. Caoch³⁵⁶ [Blind S. {does not notice Cuckoo’s egg}]; G. Coille⁴ [Wood S.]; G. Garrdha⁶ (Co.) [Garden S.]; G. Gleoidh⁶ (Mu.) [Noisy S.]; Bod ar Dris⁵ (S.Co.) [Bramble Lout]; Caochán⁵ [Blind Person⁵]; Riabhóg⁵ [see Pipit]; Máthair Chéile⁶ (Co.) [Mother-in-Law³]

Eagle

Iolar²³⁴⁵⁶, Iolra³⁶ (Co.), Iolrach³⁵⁶ (N.Co.), Fiolar³⁵⁶ [Iolach ? Cry or Shout³]; Bald E. I. Maol¹; Golden E. I.¹²³⁴/Fiolar⁶ Fíréan [True E.]; I. Buidhe⁶ [Yellow E.]; Spotted E. I. Breac¹; White-Tailed E. I. Mara¹²³⁴ [Sea E.]

Little Egret / Éigrit Bheag

Egret

Éigrit³⁴ [Fr. Aigrette Little Heron⁷]; Cattle E. É. Eallaigh¹²; Great White E. É. Mhór¹ [Great E.]; Little E. É. Bheag¹

Eider

Éadar¹ [Old Nor. Aedr Down Bird⁷]; Lacha Lochlannach⁴⁵ [Scandinavian Duck]; Colc^A [Colcaidh Bedding³]; King E. É. Taibhseach¹ [Showy or Proud E.]

Falcon

Fabhcún²³⁴ [Late Lat. Falco⁷]; Seabhac⁵⁶ [see Hawk]; Seabhac Seilge⁴ [Hunting Hawk]; Gyr F. F. Mór¹ [Great F.]; Red-Footed F. F. Cosdearg¹

Fieldfare

Sacán¹²³⁴⁵ [Little Sack³ or imit. or var. Siocán]; Siocán³⁵⁶, Siocán Sneachta²⁵/Sneachtadh⁶ [Sioc Frost, Sneachta Snow]; Glaisneach²³ [Grey Bird/Animal³]

Finch

Glasán²³⁴ [Glas Green or Grey]; Gealóg⁴ [see Bunting]; Diairmín⁵ [Small Thing⁵]; Bullf. Corcrán Coille¹²³⁴⁵, Corcán Coille⁴⁵ [Corcra Scarlet⁵, Coille Wood]; Gealbhan Cuilinn⁵ [Holly Tree Sparrow⁵]; Cuithin⁶, Cothaoin⁶ [?]; Chaff. Rí Rua¹²³⁴/Ruadh⁶ [Red King]; Bricín Beatha²³⁶ [Lively Speckled Bird]; Gealbhan Cátha²³⁵ [Chaff Sparrow]; Gealbhan Gleoránach²³ [Noisy Sparrow]; Coinlín Cáithe³, Coinnlín Cátha⁶ [Stubble Chaff]; Spincín³ [dim. Speanc Cliff,Crag³]; Common Rosef. Rósghlasán Coiteann¹; Goldf. Lasair Choille¹²³⁴/Coille⁵⁶ [Wood Flame]; Glasair Choille^A [corr., poss. influenced by name for bugle plant³]; Gealbhan Órdha⁵⁶ [Golden Sparrow]; Gealbhan Fhothannáin⁵⁶ [Thistle Sparrow]; Coinnleoir Muire²³ [Holder of Brigid’s Flame - Muire often actually refers to (St.) Brigid who is associated with an eternal flame, seen here in the bird’s red face]; Buíóg an Chinn Óir³ [see Yellowhammer]; Barra Cinn Óir⁵⁶ (Don.) [?]; Cinnín Óir⁶ [Little Gold Head]; Buidhéan⁵/ Buidhean⁶ Óir (Ul.) [Gold Yellow-Bird]; Fínseog⁶ (Co.) [Eng.]; American Goldf. Lasair Choille Mheiriceánach¹; Greenf. Glasán Darach¹²³⁴⁵⁶/Dorach⁶ [Oak F.]; Gealbhan Glas³⁴⁵ [Green Sparrow]; Glasúinín⁶ (Mu.) [Little Green Thing]; Gealbhan Linne⁵⁶/Lín⁶ [see Linnet]; Gealbhan Liath⁶ [Grey F.]; Bricín Beithe⁶ (N.Co.) [see Chaff.]; Lasair Coille⁶, Cinnín Óir⁶ [see Goldf.]; Hawf. Glasán Gobmhór¹²³⁴ [Large-Billed Finch]; Gobach Sceachóirí³⁴ [Haw Grosbeak]

Firecrest

Lasairchíor¹²³

Flamingo

Lasairéan³⁴ [Fire Bird]; Greater F. L. Mór¹

Flycatcher

Cuilire²⁴ [contr. Cuilsealgaire ?, Cuil Fly]; Cuilsealgaire²³⁴ [Fly Hunter]; Pied F. C.¹²/ Cuilsealgaire³ Alabhreac; Red-Breasted F. C. Broinnrua¹; Spotted F. C.¹²/Cuilsealgaire³ Liath [Grey F.]

Frigatebird

Frigéad¹ [Frigate³]; Magnificent F. F. Taibhseach¹ [Showy or Proud F.]

Fulmar

Fulmaire¹²³⁵ [Nor. Fulmar Foul Gull {squirts contents of stomach at attackers}⁷]; Cánóg Bhán²³ [White Shearwater]

Gadwall

Gadual¹² [imit.⁷]

Gallinule

Purple G. Cearcóg Chorcra² [Purple Chick]

Gannet

Gainéad¹²³⁴⁵, Gainnéad⁴⁵, Gainneád⁶, Gainnéan³⁵⁶, Gainéan³, Gainneán³ [Old Eng. Ganot Gander⁷]; Ogastún²³⁵, Ugasdún⁵⁶ [?]; Scaladóir⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Scal ? High-Pitched Note³ or var. Scaladóir]; Sealadóir³ [Seala Flock³]; Guga⁵⁶ [?]; Amhasán⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Amhas Hooligan³]

Garganey

Praslacha Shamhraidh¹ [Summer Teal]

Godwit

Guilbneach²³ [(Sharp-) Beaked³]; Bar-Tailed G. G. Stríocearrach¹²³ [Stripe-Tailed G.]; Black-Tailed G. G. Earrdhubh¹²³

Goldcrest

Cíorbhuí¹²³⁴ [Yellow Crest]; Diairmín² [Little Creature³]; Diairmín/Diarmaidín Riabhach²³ [Streaked Little Creature]; Dreoilín Easpaig²³/ Easbuig⁶ (Co.) [Bishop Wren {yellow crest likened to a bishop’s mitre}]; Dreoilín Ceannbhuí²³⁴ [Yellow-Headed Wren]; Caipín Dearg^A [Red Cap]

Goldeneye

Órshúileach¹²³

Goldfinch (see under Finch)

Goosander

Síolta Mhór¹²³⁴, Síoltaí Mór⁴ , Siolta(idhe)⁵ [(Great) Merganser]

Goose

Gé²³⁴⁵⁶ [imit ?]; Barnacle G. G. Ghiúrainn¹²³⁴/ Giúghrainn⁵; Giúrann³, Giúghrann⁵, Giodhrann⁵⁶ (Don.), Giughrannach⁶ (Aran) [Barnacle]; Éan Giughrainn⁵⁶/Giúghrainn⁵ [Barnacle Bird]; Cadhan³⁵⁶ [see (Pale-Breasted) Brent G.]; Bean G. Síolghé¹²³ [Seed G.]; (Pale-Breasted) Brent G. Cadhan¹²³⁴ [?]; G. Dhubh⁵⁶ [Black G.]; Dark-Breasted Brent G. G. Dhubh²³; Canada G. G. Cheanadach¹; Greylag G. G. Ghlas¹²³⁴ [Grey G.]; G. Mhór Fhionn⁴ [Great Fair G.]; Crann-ghé⁵ [Tree G.]; Pink-Footed G. G. Ghobghearr¹²³ [Small- or Short-Billed G.]; Snow G. G. Shneachta¹; White-Fronted G. G. Bhánéadanach¹²³ [White-Faced G.]; G. Bheag Fhionn³⁵, G. Fhionn³ [(Lesser) Fair G.]; G. Ghlas⁵ [see Greylag G.]; Lesser White-Fronted G. Mionghé Bhánéadanach ¹²

Goshawk (see under Hawk)

Grebe

Foitheach²³⁴, Foithíoch³, Faoich³ [Fothach ? Coughing (in horses)³ {harsh croak}]; Lúnadán⁶ [Person with Awkward Gait³]; Spágaire⁴, Spágaire Tuinn⁶ [see Little G.]; Pislaghad⁶ [Small Pea ?]; Praslacha⁵, Prisleacha⁵ [see Teal]; Black-Necked G. F. Píbdhubh¹²; Great Crested G. F. Mór¹²³⁴ [Great G.]; Faoithean^A [var. Foitheach]; Lúnadán²³⁴ [above]; Lúnadán Mór an Chorraicín⁶ (Co.) [Great Bog G.]; Little G. Spágaire Tonn¹²³⁴⁵⁶/Tuinn⁵⁶ [Spágaire Clumsy-Footed Person³, Spág Broad Flat Foot³, Tonn Wave]; Lapairín Locha²³ [Little Lake Wader]; Lapairín Lacha⁶ (Co.) [Little Wader Duck]; Tumaire³⁴/Tomaire⁶ Beag [Little Diver]; Lúnadán Beag⁶ (Co.) [above]; Gabhlán Uisce⁶ [Water Martin]; Ducaire^A [Eng. Duck ?]; Pied-Billed G. F. Gob-Alabhreac¹; Red-Necked G. F. Píbrua¹²; Slavonian G. F. Cluasach¹²³ [(Long-)Eared G.]

Greenfinch (see under Finch)

Greenshank

Laidhrín Glas¹²³, Ladhrán Glas² [Laidhrín and Ladhrán dim.s Ladhar Toe³, Glas Green]

Grosbeak

Gobach Mór³⁴; Rose-Breasted G. G. M. Broinnrósach¹

Grouse

(Red) Cearc Fhraoigh¹²³⁴/Fraoigh⁵⁶, Coileach Fraoigh²³⁴⁵ [Heather Hen/Cock]; Black Grouse Liathchearc²³⁴⁵⁶ [Grey Hen]; (m) Dúchoileach², Coileach Dubh⁴ [Black Cock]; (m) Dúchoileach Fhraoigh³ [Heather Blackcock]

Guillemot

Foracha¹²³⁴⁵, Forcha⁵, Forathar⁵, Forachan⁵ [?]; Éan Aille²⁵⁶ [Cliff Bird]; Muiréan^A [Sea Bird]; Black G. F. Dhubh¹²³; Foracha⁶; Bairéadach²³ [Bairéad Biretta, Cap³]; Colúr Toinne²³ [Wave Pigeon]; Cubhar Tuinne⁵⁶ [Cubhar Carnivorous Bird⁵ or Cúr Foam³ or var. Colúr Pigeon]; Éan Aille Dubh^A [Black Cliff Bird]; Brünnich's G. F. Brünnich¹

Gull

Faoileán²³⁴⁵, Faoile³⁵⁶, Faoileadán³⁵⁶ (Omeath), Faoileagán³⁵⁶ (Don.), Faoileannán³⁵⁶ (Mon.), Faoileann⁵⁶, Faoilleán⁶, Faoileog³⁵⁶ (Ant.), Faológ⁵⁶ (N.Co.) [Faoileáil Wheel or Hover³, Faoileoir Glider³, Faol ? Wolf³]; Cailleach Bhreac⁵ [Speckled Hag]; Black-Backed G. Droimneach³ [Droimneach Arched³, Droim Back, Neach Person or One³]; F. Droma Duibh³; Faoile Mhór⁶ [Great G.]; Caobach³, Cóbach⁵ [Lumpish Person]; Great Black-Backed G. Droimneach Mór¹²³⁴; F. Druimneach^A (Gal.); Cóbach² [above]; Cráinseach⁶ [Hag³]; Prunntach^A [Prúntach ? Corplent Person³]; Éan Óg Breac^A [Young Pied Bird]; Lesser Black-Backed G. Droimneach¹²³⁴⁵/Druimneach⁶ Beag; Black-Headed G. Sléibhín¹²³⁴ [Sléibhín Mountain {Mountainous seas ?}]; F. Ceanndubh²³⁴; F. an Chaipín³ [Capped G.]; Bonaparte's G. Sléibhín Bonaparte¹ [Bonaparte’s Black-Headed G.]; Common G. F. Bán¹²³⁴ [White G.]; Franklin's G. Sléibhín Franklin¹ [Franklin’s Black-Headed G.]; Glaucous G. F. Glas¹² [Grey G.]; Herring G. F. Scadán¹²⁴; Iceland G. F. Íoslannach¹; Ivory G. F. Eabhartha¹; Laughing G. Sléibhín an Gháire¹ [Laughing Black-Headed G.]; Little G. Sléibhín Beag¹ [Little Black-Headed G.]; Mediterranean G. Sléibhín Meánmhuirí¹ [Mediterranean Black-Headed G.]; Ring-Billed G. F. Bandghobach¹ [Band-Billed G.]; Ross's G. F. Ross¹; Sabine's G. Sléibhín Sabine¹ [Sabine’s Black-Headed G.]

Harrier

Cromán²³ [any bent tool e.g. fishing gaff⁵ or Cromadh Bend or Stoop³]; Hen-H. C. na gCearc¹²³⁴; Préachán na gCearc²³⁶ [Hen(-Catching) Crow]; Marsh H. C. Móna¹²³⁴; Préachán na gCearc⁶; Montagu's H. C. Liath¹²³ [Grey H.]

Hawfinch (see under Finch)

Hawk

Seabhac²³⁴⁵⁶ [poss. Proto-Germanic root hav- to Catch, -uk suff.⁷]; Éan Gaoithe⁶ (Mu.) [Wind Bird]; Bod Gaoithe⁶ (Mu.) [see Kestrel]; Bod Buidhe⁶ (Mu.) [Yellow Lout]; Gosh. Spioróg Mhór¹⁴ [Great Sparrowhawk]; Meirliún⁵⁶ [see Merlin]; Sparrowh. Spioróg¹²³⁴ [Spiora ? Spur, Sharp Projection, Sharp Stump³]; Ruán²³/ Ruadhan⁶ Aille, Ruadhán Alla⁵ [Cliff Red-Thing]; Ruadhan Binne⁶ (Ul.) [Binne Peak ?]; Ruadhan⁶; Seabhac Ruadh⁵ [Red H.]; Speirsheabhac²³⁵, Sp(é)irsheabhac⁵, Spearóg³, Spéaróg⁵, Speireog³, Spéireog⁵ (Ant.), Spirseog⁵, Spiorsóg⁵, Spéir(ge)⁵ [Speir ? Spur of rock³ or Ger. Sperve Sparrow⁵]; Spéir-chearc⁵ [Sky- or Sparrow-Hen]; Gabhlán Gaoithe⁵ [see Swift]

Heron

(Grey) Corr Réisc¹²³⁴/Riasc²³, C. Mhóna²³⁵/ Mhonadh⁶ (Ul.), Corr³⁵ [Corr Projection or Bill⁵, Réisc/Riasc/Móna/Mónadh Marsh]; C. Ghlas²³⁵⁶, Corrghlas⁵⁶, Corrghlaise⁵; C. Éisc³⁴⁶/ Iasc⁵⁶ [Fish H.]; C. Ghrian⁵, Corrghrian⁵, Corrghréine⁵ [Grian Bottom (of river,lake)³]; C. Scréachóg⁶ [Screech H.]; Máire²³⁵⁶/Cáití⁶/Siubhán^A Fhada (Co.) [Long Mary/Katey/Siobhan]; Síle²³/Nóra³ na bPortach, Síle/Nóra na bPortaighe⁶ (Mu.), Nóra na bPortaighthe⁵ [Bog Sheila/Nora]; Síle Raga/an Ragaidh⁶ [Rough Sheila ?]; Júní/Júny an Scrogall⁶ (Mu.) [Throat Juny]; Night H. C. Oíche¹; Purple H. C. Chorcra¹; Squacco H. C. Scréachach¹ [Screech H.]

Hobby

Fabhcún Coille¹²³ [Wood Falcon]; Gearrán Árd⁵⁶ (Co.) [High Horse ?]

Hoopoe

Húpú¹²³⁴ [imit.]

Ibis

Íbis³⁴ [from Egyptian⁷]; Glossy I. Í. Niamhrach¹ [Lustrous I.]

Jackdaw

Cág¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Caog⁵, Cabhag⁵, Cabhóg⁵ [imit.]; Éan Murach⁵ [?]; Coc-Bhran⁵ [Bran see Raven]

Jay

Scréachóg¹²⁵⁶, S. Choille²³⁴ [(Wood) Screecher]; Cabhóg⁵ [see Jackdaw]; Liathtráisc⁶ (Mu.) [see Mistle Thrush]

Junco

Luachairín [Luachair Rushes or Reeds³]; Dark-Eyed J. L. Shúildubh¹ [Black-Eyed J.]

Kestrel

Pocaire Gaoithe¹²³⁴⁵ [Wind Frolicker]; Púicín³/ Bod(aire)²³/Seabhac³⁵ Gaoithe [Wind Pooka/ Lout/Hawk]; Seabhac Buí²³/Buidhe⁵ [Yellow Hawk]; Seabhac Géill⁵ (Ant.) [?]; Fabhcún⁵⁶ [see Falcon]; Lesser K. Mionphocaire Gaoithe¹

Killdeer

Feadóg Ghlórach¹ [Loud-Voiced Plover]

Kingfisher

Cruidín¹²³⁴⁵, Cruideán³, Cruitín⁵⁶ [Cruiteach ? Humped or Hunchbacked³]; Rí-iascaire⁶ (Co.); Iascadóir⁶ [Fisher]; Iascaire Cóirneach⁵⁶ [see Osprey]; Gabha Uisce⁵⁶ [see Dipper]; Murlach Mara²³, Murlach⁵⁶ [Murlach Lagoon³, Mara Sea]; Biorra an Uisce⁶ [Water Rod³/Spike³⁵/ Lance⁵]; Belted K. C. Creasa¹

Kite

Cúr³⁴ [Chastise³ or imit. ?]; Préachán na gCearc³⁵ [Hen Crow]; Éan Fionn⁵ [Fair Bird]; Cromán⁵ [see Harrier]; Black K. C. Dubh¹; Cnáimhfhiach³ [Cnámh Bone, Fiach Hunt]; Red K. C. Rua¹

Kittiwake / Saidhbhéar

Kittiwake

Saidhbhéar¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Saidhbhséar⁶ (Co.) [Saidh ? Bitch³, Béar ? Bear³]; Éan Geal Fairrge⁵ [White Sea Bird]

Knot

Cnota¹²³ [imit.⁷]

Lammergeier

Badhbh Mheigeallach⁴ [Goateed Vulture]

Lapwing

Pilibín¹²⁴⁵⁶, P. Míog³⁶/Míg⁶ (Mu.), Filibín³⁶ [Pilibín Little Philip⁵ or imit ?, Míog Cheep³]; Saotharcán³⁵⁶ (Co.), Saotharcóg³⁵ (Don.) [Saothar ? Work³]

Lark

Fuiseog²³⁴⁵⁶, Uiseog³⁵⁶ (Ul.), Fuise⁵ [?]; Circín Struiceach⁵⁶ (Ker.) [Crested Chick]; Riabhóg Móna⁵, (f) Riabhóg⁵ (Tory) [see Pipit]; Shore L. F. Adharcach¹ [Horned L.]; Short-Toed L. F. Ladharghearr¹; Lesser Short-Toed L. Mionfhuiseog Ladharghearr¹; Skyl. Fuiseog¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Uiseog³⁶ [?]; Circín Starraiceach²³ [Crested Chick]; Riabhóg³, R. Bheag⁵ (Ul.), R. Mhór³ [see Pipit]; Woodl. F. Choille¹²

Linnet

Gleoiseach¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Gleoisceach⁶ [Chatterer³]; Glasán Lín²⁵/Linne⁵ [Flax Finch]; Gealbhan Lín/Rois³ [Flax/Linseed Sparrow]; Gealbhan Liath⁵ (Ant.) [Grey Sparrow]; Gealbhan Croige⁵⁶ [Crag Sparrow]; Gealbhan Glóig⁶ (Mu.) [?]; Coinnleoir Óir²³ [Gold Acolyte⁵]; Coilchín Cátha⁵⁶ [Little Chaff Cock ?]

Magpie

Snag Breac¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Snagaide^A [Snag Hiccup³, Breac Pied]; Meaig²³, Magadach⁶ (Wat.), Pighead⁶ [from Eng. or imit ?]; Míogadán²³⁶/Préachán³⁵⁶ Breac [Pied Cheeper/Crow]; Éan Péan⁵⁶ [Péanach ? Malicious⁵]; Pocaire³⁵⁶/Bocaire⁵ na mBánta [Field Frolicker]; Cabaire Breac⁵⁶ (Aran) [Pied Prattler]; Sceagaire Breac⁶ (N.Co.) [?]; Domhnaillín Breac⁶/Diarmuid Beag⁶ na dTruslóg (Mu.) [Truslóg Hop/Jump⁵]; Colmán Árd⁶ (Mu.) [High Dove]

Mallard

Mallard¹²³⁴ [Old Fr. Malard (m)⁷]; (f) Crannlacha⁵ [see Teal]; Bárdal⁵ [Bárdáil ? to Guard]; Lacha Fhiáin^A [Wild Duck]

Martin

Gabhlán²³ [Fork³]; Fáinle⁵ [see Swallow]; House M. G. Binne¹²³⁴⁵ [Gable M.]; G. Duine⁶ (Co.) [People M.]; Gobhlán Gaoithe⁶ [see Swift]; Purple M. G. Corcra¹; Sand M. G. Gainimh¹²³⁴/ Gainmhe⁵⁶; G. Puill⁵⁶ (Ant.) [Hole M.]; Bruachalán^A [Bruach Bank of a river]

Merganser

Síolta³⁴ [?]; Tumaire⁴⁶ [Diver]; Hooded M. S. Chochaill¹; Red-Breasted M. S. Rua¹²³ [Red M.]; Tumaire Rua²³ [Red Diver]; Gairg^A [see Quail]

Merlin

Meirliún¹²³⁴⁵, Meir(r)liun⁶ [Franconian Ger. Smeril⁷]

Moorhen

Cearc Uisce¹²³⁴⁵ [Water Hen]; Cearc Fhraoigh⁴⁶ /Fhraoich⁶, Coileach Fraoigh⁶/Fraoich⁶ (Mu.) [see Grouse]; Truisc⁵⁶ [?]

Needletail

White-Throated N. Gabhlán Earrspíonach¹ [Spiny-Tailed Martin]

Nightingale

Filiméala¹²³⁴, Filomeól^A [Gk. Philomela mythical woman⁷]; Sinnealach^A [?]; Béal Binn^A [Sweet Voice]; Thrush N. F. Smólaigh¹

Nightjar

Tuirne Lín¹²³⁴, Túrna Lín⁶ (Co.) [Flax Spinning-Wheel³ {voice}]; Cnagaire Cnuic⁶ [Mountain Knocker ?]

Nuthatch

Cnóshnag²³⁴ [Nut (Tree)Creeper]

Oriole

Oiréal⁴⁵, Airial⁵ [Old Fr. Oriol imit.⁷]; Golden O. Ó. Órga¹², Óiréal³

Osprey

Coirneach¹²³, Cóirneach⁶, Cóirnigh Ghlasa⁵, Iascaire Coirneach²³⁴/Cóirneach⁵ [Coirneach Tonsured³, Iascaire Fisher, Glas Grey {white patch on head likened to a monk’s tonsure}]; Ospróg²³⁵, Fáspróg⁵⁶ [Lat. Ossifraga Bone-Breaker (corr.)⁷]; Préachán Ceannann⁵ [White-Faced Crow]; Iolar Mara^A [Sea Eagle]

Ouzel

Lon³⁵ [see Blackbird]; Ring O. L. Creige¹²³⁴ [Crag O.]

Ovenbird

Éan Oighinn¹

Owl

Ulchabhán²³⁴⁵⁶, Ulchabhchán³⁵, Ubhlachán⁶ (Co.), Ulcachán³, Ulagán³, Olchobhchán⁶, Mulchán³⁵ [Ulcha ? Beard³ + Bán White or imit ?]; Cailleach Oíche²³⁶/Oidhche⁵, Coileach Oidhche⁵ [Night Hag/Cock]; Scréachán Reilge⁵ [Graveyard Screecher]; Ceann Cait⁶ (Mu.) [Cat Head]; Barn O. Scréachóg Reilige¹²³⁴⁵ [above]; Corr Scréacha⁵ / Screadóige⁵ / Scréachóg⁵ [Screech Heron]; Scréachóg⁵⁶; Ulagadán⁵, Mulchán⁵⁶ [above]; Creabhar⁵ [Devil]; Little O. U. Beag¹²; Long-Eared O. Ceann Cait¹²⁴ [above]; Scops O. U. Scopach¹; Short-Eared O. U. Réisc¹²³ [Marsh O.]; Snowy O. U. Sneachtúil¹; Tawny O. U. Donn²³ [Brown O.]

Oystercatcher

Roilleach¹²³⁴⁵, Roilligh³, Roillidhe⁵, Roilleog³⁵⁶ (Mu.), Rilleog⁵ [Variegated or Rill to Sieve or Sift³]; Scaladóir³ [Scal High-Pitched Note³]; Giolla Brighde⁵⁶ (Co.) [Brigid’s Servant]; Riabhán⁵⁶ (Co.) [Streaked Thing]; Gobadán^A [see Sandpiper]

Partridge

(Grey) Patraisc¹²³⁴, Patraisce³, Piotraisc⁶, Paitrisc³⁶ [Gk. personal name Perdix⁷]; Cearc Coille⁵/Ghearr^A [Wood/Small Hen]; Red-Legged P. P. Chosdearg¹²³

Parula

Parúl [?]; Northern P. P. Tuaisceartach¹

Peregrine

Fabhcún Gorm¹²³⁴ [Blue Falcon]; Seabhac Gorm²³⁵⁶/Seilge²³⁴⁵⁶ [Blue/Hunting Hawk]; Seabhac⁶ [Hawk]

Petrel

(Storm) Guairdeall¹²³⁴, Guardall³, Guardal⁵⁶ (Mu.) [Hover,Circle³]; Gearr Úisc²³, Geárr Úisc⁵⁶ (Tory) [Gearr Small or Short, Úsc Oil³]; Éan Úisc⁶ (Ul.) [Oil Bird]; Gearr Róid²³, Geárr Róide⁵⁶ (Inishowen) [Róid Gale⁵]; Peadairín na Stoirme²³⁴⁵ [Storm (St.) Peter {appears to walk on water – actually hovers}]; Clamprán⁴ [Clamprach ? Noisy³]; Súipín³ [Souper³]; Éan an Anró³ [Anró Hardship (due to severe weather)³]; Máirtíneach (na hola)^A [(Oil) Martin ?]; Urdhubhán^A [Very-Black Thing]; Bulwer's P. Peadairín Bulwer¹; Fea’s Soft-Plumaged P. Peadairín Clúmhach Fea¹ [Fea’s Downy P.]; Leach's P. G. Gabhlach¹²³ [Forked P.]; Madeiran P. G. Maidéarach¹; Madeiran Soft-Plumaged P. Peadairín Clúmhach Maidéarach¹ [Madeiran Downy P.]; Wilson's P. G. Wilson¹

Phalarope

Falaróp²³ [Gk. Phalaris Coot and Pous Foot⁷]; Grey P. F. Gobmhór¹²³ [Large-Billed P.]; Red-Necked P. F. Gobchaol¹²³ [Slender-Billed P.]; Faragán^A [Fara ? Roost³]; Wilson's P. F. Wilson¹

Pheasant

Piasún¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Feasán³, Feasan⁵⁶ [Gk. Phasianós from the river Phasis⁷]; (f) Cearc Fheá³/Feadha⁶, Coileach Feadha⁵⁶ (Co.), Cearc Choille^A, Coileach Coille^A [Wood Hen/Cock]; Gailléan⁶ [Large Bird or Lanky Person³]

Pigeon

Colúr³⁴⁵⁶, Colbhar⁵ [imit ?]; Colm³⁴⁵⁶, Colam³⁵, Colmán³⁵⁶ [see Dove]; Dobhrán⁴ [Stupid Fellow⁵]; Simpleoir⁴ [Simpleton³]; Woodp. Colm¹²³⁴/Colmán⁵⁶/Colúr² Coille; Colm(án)⁶

Pintail

Biorearrach¹²⁴ [Spike Tail]; Lacha Stiúrach²³⁴ [Rudder Duck]; Gruagach³ [Fearful warrior³]

Pipit

Riabhóg²³⁴, Riafóg³⁵, Réabhóg³⁵ [Little Streaked Thing³]; Gobadán⁵ [see Sandpiper]; Gobadán na Cuaiche³ [Cuckoo’s P.]; Buff-Bellied P. R. Tharr-Dhonnbhuí¹; Meadow P. R. Mhóna¹²³⁴/ Móna⁵⁶ [Marsh P.]; Riabhóg⁵, Riafóg⁵, Réabhóg⁵ [above]; R. Bheag²³ [Little P.]; Éan Riabhach⁶ (Mu.) [Streaked Bird]; Banaltra²³⁵/ Giolla⁵/ Coimhdire³⁵/ Gobadán⁵ /Éinín^A na Cuaiche [Cuckoo’s Nurse/ Servant/ Chaperon/ Pipit/ Little Bird]; Fuiseog Mhóna²³/Móna⁵ [Marsh Lark]; Olive-Backed P. R. Dhroimghlas¹ [Green-Backed P.]; Pechora P. R. Pechora¹; Red-Throated P. R. Phíbrua¹; Richard's P. R. Richard¹; Rock P. R. Chladaigh¹²³⁵/Cladaigh⁶ [Shore P.]; Circín Trágha⁶ (Co.) [Beach Chick]; Tawny P. R. Dhonn¹ [Brown P.]; Tree P. R. Choille¹²³/Coille⁵⁶ [Wood P.]; Water P. R. Uisce¹²

Plover

Feadóg²³⁴⁵⁶, Fideog³ [Whistle]; Pilibín³⁵ [see Lapwing]; Golden P. F. Bhuí¹² [Yellow P.]; F. Shléibhe²³ / Rua^A [Mountain / Ruddy P.]; Fideog⁶, Feadóg⁶ [above]; American Golden P. F. Bhuí Mheiriceánach¹ [American Yellow P.]; Pacific Golden P. F. Bhuí Áiseach¹ [Asian Yellow P.]; Grey P. F. Ghlas¹²³; F. Sléibhe⁶ (Mu.) [see Golden P.]; Triollachán⁶ [?]; Saotharcán⁵ [see Lapwing]; Kentish P. Feadóigín Chosdubh¹² [Little Black-Footed P.]; Ringed P. F. Chladaigh¹²³ [Shore P.]; F. an Fháinne²; Pilibín Míogach⁵⁶/Míog⁵/Míoc⁵ [see Lapwing]; Luatharán^A [see Sanderling]; Little Ringed P. Feadóigín Chladaigh¹² [Little Shore P.]; Sociable P. Pilibín Ealtúil¹ [Flocking Lapwing]

Pochard

Póiseard¹²⁴ [Eng. Poker]; Lacha Mhásach²³⁴ [Big-Thighed / Bottomed / Buttocked Duck³]; Red-Crested P. P. Cíordhearg¹²

Pratincole

Pratancól [Lat. Pratum Meadow, Incola Inhabitant⁷]; Black-Winged P. P. Dubheiteach¹; Collared P. P. Muinceach¹

Ptarmigan

Tarmachan²³⁴, Tarmochan⁶, Tarmanach⁵⁶ [Scot. Tarmachan Croaker⁷]

Puffin

Puifín¹²³⁴⁵, Fuipín³⁴⁶ (Mu.), Foipín³⁵, Poipín⁵ [Eng. Puffing (orig. cured carcass of nestling Shearwater)⁷]; Éan Dearg²³⁵ [Red Bird]; Éan Giúrainn^A [see Barnacle Goose]; Cánóg⁵⁶, Caifneog⁵ [see Shearwater]; Albanach⁵⁶ [Scotsman or Presbyterian {solemn expression}⁵]; Crosán⁶ [see Razorbill]; Cuiltreachán⁶ [?]

Quail

Gearg¹²³⁴, Gairg³ [ contr. Gearr Goirt ? as below]; Gearg Goirt⁴, Geárr⁵/Gearra⁵/Gearr⁶ Guirt (Co.), Gearraghuirt⁶ [Field Q./Crake]; Muirial⁵ [?]

Rail

Ralóg [Old Fr. Raale Rattle⁷]; Water R. R. Uisce¹²⁴; Traonach³⁴/Traona⁵ Uisce [Water Crake]; Caidhlín⁶ (Co.) [dim. Cadhla ? Coil³]

Raven

Fiach Dubh¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Fiach³⁵ [Fiach Hunt or Chase³, Dubh Black]; F. Sléibhe⁵ / Tíre⁵ [Mountain / Country R.]; Préachán (Cnáimhightheach)⁵, Cnáimhfhiach⁵⁶, Cráimhfhiach⁵ [Préachán Crow, Cnámh Bone]; Dónall²³/Domhnall⁵⁶ Dubh [Black Donal]; Troghan⁵ [see Corncrake]; Bran⁵⁶, Branán⁵, Bran-Fhiach⁵, Bran-Éan⁵ [Bran imit.? (clearly a very old name as a Celtic god is named after the bird⁹)]

Razorbill

Crosán¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Jester, Cross-Bearer³]; Creasán³⁵ [Belted or var. C.]; Roilleog⁵ [see Oystercatcher]; Duibhéan Trágha⁶ (Co.) [Beach Black Bird]

Redpoll

(Common) Deargéadan¹³⁴ [Redface]; D. Coiteann² [Common R.]; Gleoisín Cúldearg⁴ [Red-Backed Little Linnet - poss. Redstart]; Lesser R. D. Beag²³; Einín Tornap⁵⁶ (Co.) [Little Turnip Bird]; Mealy R. D. Liath³ [Grey R.]

Redshank

Cosdeargán¹²³⁴ [Red-Leg]; Laidhrín Dearg³/ Trá²³, Ladhrán Trá²⁴/ Trágha⁵⁶/ Deargcosach^A [Laidhrín and Ladhrán dim.s Ladhar Toe³, Dearg(cosach) Red(-Legged), Trá/Tragha Beach]; Roilleach⁶ (Co.) [see Oystercatcher]; Cailleach Bhreac⁵, Coileach Breac⁶ (Mu.) [Speckled Cock]; Mónóg Thrá^A [Beach Cranberry]; Spotted R. C. Breac¹

Redstart

Earrdheargán¹²³⁴ [Redtail]; Ceanndeargán⁴ [Red Head - prob. Redpoll]; American R. E. Meiriceánach¹; Black R. E. Dubh¹²³

Redwing

Deargán Sneachta¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Snow Red (-Thing)]; Socán⁵⁶, Siocán (Mu.) [see Fieldfare]

Robin

Spideog¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Spídeog⁶ (Ul.) [Tiny Child/Frail Creature, Spid ? Energy/Activity or imit. ?]; S. Bhroinndearg³⁴, Broinndearg⁵⁶, Broinndeargán³ [(R.) Red Breast]; S. Mhuire⁵ [(Virgin) Mary’s R.]; American R. Smólach Imirce¹ [Migrant Thrush]; Rufous Bush R. Torspideog Ruadhonn¹

Roller

Rollóir¹³⁴ [Ger. Rollen imit.⁷]

Rook

Rúcach¹²³⁴⁵, Rúca³⁵, Rúfa⁵ [Pre-Germanic Krog or Krag imit.⁷]; Préachán Dubh²³⁴⁵ [Black Crow]; Préachán³⁶ [see Crow]; Cnáimhfhiach⁵, Cráimhfhiach⁵ (Don.) [see Raven]

Rosefinch (see under Finch)

Ruff

Rufachán¹²³⁴ [Rufach Ruffed, Frilled³]

Sanderling

Luathrán¹², Luatharán³ [Luath ? Speed³ or var. Ladhrán ?]; Ladhrán² / Laidhrín²³ Geal [Ladhrán and Laidhrín dim.s Ladhar Toe³, Geal White]

Sandgrouse

Gaineamhchearc [Sand Hen]; Pallas's S. G. Pallas¹

Purple Sandpiper / Gobadán Cosbhuí

Sandpiper

Gobadán³⁴⁶ [Beak-Nosed³]; Feadóg Mhara³ [Sea Plover/Whistle]; Píobaire Trá³ [Beach Piper]; Bruachalán³ [Bruach Bank of river]; Saidhlín³ (Aeir^A) [?]; Ladhrán Trágha⁵⁶/ Locha^A [see Redshank]; Cuirceach⁵, Curcag⁵⁶ [Cuirc ? Crest]; Bodairlín⁶ (N.Co.) [?]; Éinín Locha^A [Little Lake Bird]; Baird's S. G. Baird¹; Broad-Billed S. G. Gobleathan¹; Buff-Breasted S. G. Broinn-Donnbhuí¹; Common S. G. Coiteann¹; Gobadán²; Curlew-S. G. Crotaigh¹²; Green S. G. Glas¹²³; Least S. Gobadáinín Bídeach¹ [Tiny Stint]; Marsh S. G. Corraigh¹; Pectoral S. G. Uchtach¹; Purple S. G. Cosbhuí¹²³ [ Yellow-Legged S. ]; Semipalmated S. Gobadáinín Mionbhosach¹ [Lesser Palmated Stint]; Sharp-Tailed S. G. Earr-Rinneach¹ [Point-Tailed S.]; Solitary S. G. Aonarach¹; Spotted S. G. Breac¹; Stilt S. G. Scodalach¹ [Long-Legged S.]; Terek S. G. Terek¹; Upland S. G. Sléibhe¹ [Mountain S.]; Western S. Gobadáinín Iartharach¹ [Western Stint]; White-Rumped S. G. Bánphrompach¹; Wood S. G. Coille¹²

Sapsucker

Súdhiúlaí; Yellow-Bellied S. S. Tarrbhuí¹

Scaup

Lacha Iascán¹²³⁴ [Mussel Duck]; Lacha Scápach⁴ [Eng. Scaup Mussel Bed⁷]; Lesser S. Mionlacha Iascán¹

Scoter

(Common) Scótar¹²⁴, Lacha Scótarach⁴ [Eng. Sooter⁷]; Surf S. S. Toinne¹ [Wave S.]; Velvet S. Sceadach¹ [White-Patch,Blaze³]

Serin

Seirín¹ [from Fr. (orig. Canary)⁸]

Shag

Seaga¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Seagadh⁵ [from Eng.]; Scarbh⁵, Cailleach Dhubh⁶/Mhara^A [see Cormorant]

Shearwater

Cánóg⁴⁶ [orig. Cadhnóg Puffin - dim. Cadhan Brent Goose⁵]; Púicín Gaoithe⁶ [Wind Pooka]; Balearic S. C. Bhailéarach¹; Cory's S. C. Cory¹; Great S. C. Mhór¹; Little S. C. Bheag¹; Manx S. C. Dhubh¹²³ [Black S.]; Sooty S. C. Dhorcha¹ [Dark S.]

Shoveler

Spadalach¹²⁴ [Spatula-Shaped³]; Slapaire²³⁴ [Slovenly Person³, Slaparnach ? Splashing³]

Shrike

Scréachán²³⁴ [Screeching Child³ or from Eng. (orig. Mistle Thrush⁷)]; Great Grey S. Mórs. Liath¹; Lesser Grey S. Mions. Liath¹; Red-Backed S. S. Droimrua¹², Scréachóg Druimdhearg⁶; Woodchat S. S. Coille¹ [Wood S.]

Siskin

Siscín¹²³ [Slavic origin e.g. Czech Cizek imit.⁷]; Píobaire²³ [Piper]; Gealbhan Fearnóige⁵ [Alder Sparrow]; Seascán⁵⁶ [see Sedge Warbler]

Skua

Meirleach Mara²³⁴, M. na Mara³ [Sea Thief]; Seabhac Mara³ [Sea Hawk]; Seabhac Cac Faoileann⁵ [Gull-Excrement Hawk {they harass gulls until they regurgitate food - people thought that the skuas were eating the gulls’ excrement}]; Arctic S. M. Artach¹²; Méirleach na Mara⁵ [above]; Great S. M. Mór¹²³; Tuilleóg^A [Tuill ? Earn {its persistence}]; Long-Tailed S. M. Earrfhada¹²; Pomarine S. M. Pomairíneach¹² [Gk. Pomato Lid, Rhinos Nosed⁷]

Skylark (see under Lark)

Smew

Síolta Gheal¹²³⁴ [White Merganser]; Smiú³⁴ [imit.⁷]

Snipe

(Common) Naoscach¹²³⁴⁵, Naosc(a)³⁵, Naoscán³⁵ (Don.), Naoisc(arnach)⁵, Naoscrán⁵ (Tory) [?]; (m) Gabhairín²³/Gabhar³ Reo [Frost Kid/Goat]; Gabhar Deorach³ [Wandering Goat]; Meath Gabhar^A [Fading Goat]; (m) Meannán Aeir²³/Aerach³ [Kid of the Air]; Mionntán⁵ [see Tit]; Grabaire⁴, Dailtín⁴ [Brat³]; Great S. N. Mhór¹; Jack S. N. Bhídeach¹²/ Bheag⁴ [Little S.]; Naosc(a)⁶, Naoscach⁶ (Mu.), Naoscán⁶ (Co.) [?]; Coileach Naoscaí⁴ [Cock S.]; Gabhairín Reodha⁵⁶/ Reodhtha⁵ [above]; G. Reatha⁵ [?]; G. Oidhche⁵ [Night Kid]; G. Bainne Beirbhthe⁵ [Boiled Milk Kid]; Gabhar Deorach⁶ (Co.) [above]; Mionnán Aerach⁶ [above]; Seáinín Dírúach^A [Díreach ? Straight]

Sora

Gearr Sora¹ [Gearr Crake, Sora prob. Nat. Am.⁸]

Sparrow

Gealbhan²³⁴⁵⁶, Gealbhán⁶ (Ul.), Gealún³⁶ [Geal ? White]; (m) Seán an Chaipín⁶ (Mu.) [Capped Seán]; Fox S. G. Sionnaigh¹; House S. G. Binne¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Gable S.]; G. Sciobóil²³⁵⁶ [Barn S.]; G. Tí²³/Tighe⁵⁶; Gealbhan⁶; Rock Sparrow G. Creige³ [Crag S.]; Tree S. G. Crainn¹²³; White-Throated S. G. Píbgheal¹

Sparrowhawk (see under Hawk)

Spoonbill

Leitheadach¹²⁴, Corr L.²³⁵ / Leathadach⁴⁵⁶ [Leitheadach Broad³, Corr see Heron]

Starling

Druid¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Druide⁵, Druideog³⁵⁶, Truideog³⁵⁶ (Don./Mon.) [Lat. Turda Thrush⁵]; Rose-Coloured S. D. Rósach¹

Stilt

Scodalach [Long-Legged³]; Black-Winged S. S. Dubheiteach¹

Stint

Gobadáinín [dim. Gobadán Sandpiper]; Little S. G. Beag¹; Long-Toed S. G. Ladharfhada¹; Temminck's S. G. Temminck¹

Stonechat (see under Chat)

Stork

Storc [Proto-Germanic Storkaz Stick {legs look like sticks}⁷]; Corr³⁵ [see Heron]; Corr Bhán³⁴⁵ [White Heron]; Black S. S. Dubh¹; White S. S. Bán¹²⁴; Corr Bhán³

Swallow

Fáinleog¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Fáinle³⁵⁶, Fainleog⁶ (Co.), Faoinleog⁶ (Aran), Áinleog³⁵, Áinle³⁵⁶ [orig. Fannall⁵, Fáinneáil ? Fluttering or Circling]; Leadhbóg⁶ (Co.) [Leadb ? Pelt / Hide³]; Eilteog⁵⁶ (Co.) [Flighty Creature⁵]; Bruilín⁵⁶ (Co.) [?]; Sciathán Leathair⁵ [Leather Wing]; Cliff S. F. Aille¹; Red-Rumped S. F. Ruaphrompach¹

Swan

Eala²³⁴⁵⁶ [Noble Person³ or Lat. Alba ? White]; Gall⁵ [?]; Géis³⁵⁶ [Shout or Cry³]; Bewick's S. E. Bewick¹/Bhewick²; Mute S. E. Bhalbh¹²³; Whooper S. E. Ghlórach¹²³ [Loud-Voiced S.]

Swift

Gabhlán Gaoithe¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Wind Martin]; Áinle⁵ [see Swallow]; Alpine S. G. Alpach¹ [Alpine Martin]; Little S. G. Beag¹ [Little Martin]; Pallid S. G. Bánlíoch¹ [Pallid Martin]

Tanager

Tanagair [Tupi (Nat. Am.) Tangara⁸]; Scarlet T. T. Scarlóideach¹

Teal

Praslacha¹²³⁴⁵, Prisleacha⁵ [Quick Duck]; Crannlacha³⁵ [Tree Duck]; Siolta(idhe)⁵⁶ [see Merganser]; Baikal T. P. Bhaikalach¹²; Blue-Winged T. P. Ghormeiteach¹²; Marbled T. P. Mharmarach²

Common Tern / Geabhróg

Tern

Geabhróg³⁴⁵⁶, Greabhóg³, Greabhróg^A, Giúróg⁵ [Geabaire ? Chatterer³]; Scréachóg Thrá³ [Beach Screecher]; Arctic T. G. Artach¹²³; Black T. G. Dhubh¹²³; Bridled T. G. Spéaclach¹ [Spectacled T.]; Caspian T. G. Chaispeach¹; Common T. Geabhróg¹²³; Scréachóg Thrá² [above]; Elegant T. G. Ghalánta¹ [Beautiful T.]; Forster's T. G. Forster¹; Gull-Billed T. G. Ghobdhubh¹ [Black-Billed T.]; Lesser Crested T. Miongheabhróg Chíorach¹; Little T. G. Bheag¹²³; Roseate T. G. Rósach¹²³; Royal T. G. Ríoga¹; Sandwich T. G. Scothdhubh¹²³ [Black-Tufted T.]; Whiskered T. G. Bhroinndubh¹ [Black-Breasted T.]; White-Winged Black T. G. Bháneiteach¹ [White-Winged T.]

Thrush

Smólach²³⁴⁵⁶, Smólán⁵, Smól³⁵, Smórlach⁵, Smaolach³⁵⁶ (Ul.), Smaol⁵, Smíol(ach)⁵ [Smól ? Smudge or Stain⁵]; Grey-Cheeked T. S. Glasleicneach¹; Mistle T. Liatráisc¹²³, Liath-Thruisc³ [from Eng. ?, Liath Grey]; S. Mór²³/ Mhór⁴⁵ [Great T.]; Northern Watert. S. Uisce Tuaisceartach¹; Rock T. S. Aille¹ [Cliff T.]; Siberian T. S. Sibéarach¹; Song T. S. Ceoil¹²³⁴; Smólach²; Ciairseach⁵ [see Blackbird]; Swainson's T. S. Swainson¹; White's T. S. White¹

Tit

Meantán²³⁴, Mionntán⁶ (Co.) [Mionta Small]; Finnín Feoir⁵⁶ [Feoir Stream]; Caochán⁶, Cíochán⁵ (Mu.) [Caoch Blind]; Bearded T. M. Croiméalach¹²³; Blue T. M. Gorm¹²³⁴, Mionntán Gorm⁵; Diarmaid Beag/Breac⁵⁶ (Co.) [Little / Speckled Dermot]; Cailleach Chinn Ghuirm⁶ [Blue-Headed Cock]; Coal T. M. Dubh¹²³⁴, Mionntán Dubh⁵ [Black T.]; Crested T. M. Cuircíneach²; Great T. M. Mór¹²³⁴; Meantán²³⁴, Meanntán⁵, Meantas⁵, Mionntán⁵ (Co.), Miontas⁵ [above]; Long-Tailed T. M. Earrfhada¹²³, Mionntán Earbaill Fhada⁵⁶ (Co.); M. Fada² [Long T.]; Clochán⁶ [?]; Marsh T. M. Lathaí¹²³ [Mud T.]; M. Coille³ [Wood T.]; Willow T. M. Léana²³ [Water-Meadow T.]

Treecreeper

Snag¹²³⁵⁶ [anything that creeps⁵]; Beangán²³, Brionglán^A, Meanglán^A [Branch⁵ or Bain Reap or Extract]

Turnstone

Piardálai Trá¹²³ [Beach Rumager]

Twite

Gleoiseach Sléibhe¹²³ [Mountain Linnet]; Gealún Sléibhe^A [Mountain Sparrow]

Vireo

Glaséan [Green Bird]; Philadelphia V. G. Philadelphia¹; Red-Eyed V. G. Súildearg¹

Vulture

Bultúr³⁴ [Lat. Vulturius⁸]; Badhbh³⁴⁵, Badhb³⁶ [see Hooded Crow]; Préachán Ingneach⁵ [Clawed Crow]; Scréachán Creasach⁵ [Belted Screecher]; Egyptian V. B. Éigipteach²; Griffon V. B. Gríofa¹, Badhbh Ghríofa⁴

Wagtail

Glasóg²³⁴⁵⁶, Glasróg⁶ (Mu.), Glaiseog³⁵ [Glas Grey or Glais Stream⁵]; Éan Beannaithe²³/ Beannuighthe⁵⁶ [Blessed Bird]; Bruachalán⁵⁶ [Bruach Bank (of a river)]; Bualáinle⁵⁶ [Stream Swallow]; Siobháinín an Chairn Aoiligh⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Little Siobhán of the Dung Heap]; Siobhán an Bhothair⁶ (Co.) [Siobhán of the Road]; Siobháinín⁵; Blue-Headed W. G. Cheannghorm²³; Citrine W. G. Chiotrónach¹; Grey W. G. Liath¹²³; G. Cheannliath^A [Grey-Headed W.]; G. Bhuidhe⁵ [Yellow W.]; G. Shailige⁶ [Willow W.]; Pied W. G. Shráide¹²³ / Sráide⁵ [Street W.]; G. Bhuaile³ [Stream W.]; Glasóg⁵; Glaiseog Gabhail⁵ (Ant.) [Forked W.]; Siobháinín Glas⁵ [Little Grey Siobhán]; White W. G. Bhán²³; Yellow W. G. Bhuí¹²³/Buidhe⁵

Warbler

Ceolaire²³⁴ [Singer]; Aquatic W. C. Uisce¹ [Water W.]; Arctic W. C. Artach¹; Barred W. C. Barrach¹; Black-and-White W. C. Dubh is Bán¹; Blackpoll W. C. Dubhéadanach¹ [Black-Faced W.]; Blyth's Reed W. C. Blyth¹; Bonelli's W. C. Bonelli¹; Cetti's W. C. Cetti¹; Dartford W. C. Fraoigh¹² [Heather W.]; Dusky W. C. Breacdhorcha¹ [Dark-Speckled W.]; Fan-Tailed W. C. Earrfheanach¹; Garden W. C. Garraí¹²³⁴; Grasshopper W. C. Casarnaí¹²³ [Scrub W.]; Pallas's Grasshopper W. C. Casarnaí Pallas¹; Greenish W. C. Scothglas¹ [Green-Tufted W.]; Icterine W. C. Ictireach¹²; Marsh W. C. Corraigh¹; Melodious W. C. Binn¹; Olivaceous W. C. Bánlíoch¹ [Pallid W.]; Paddyfield W. C. Gort Ríse¹; Pallas's W. C. Pallas¹; Radde's W. C. Radde¹; Reed W. C. Giolcaí¹²³⁴/Giolcaighe⁶ (Co.); Great Reed W. Mórcheolaire Giolcaí¹; Sardinian W. C. Sairdíneach¹; Savi's W. C. Savi¹; Sedge W. C. Cíbe¹²³⁴⁶; Seascán⁵⁶ [Seasc Sedge]; Subalpine W. C. Fo-Alpach¹; Willow W. C. Sailí¹²³; Éinín Sailighe^A [Little Willow Bird]; Wood W. C. Coille¹²³; Yellow W. C. Buí¹; Yellow-Browed W. C. Buímhalach¹; Yellow-Rumped W. C. Buíphrompach¹

Waxwing

Síodeiteach¹²⁴ [Silk Wing]; Sciathán Céarach³⁴

Wheatear

Clochrán¹²³⁴⁵, Claochrán⁵, Claothrán⁵ [Recluse or Stoney Place³, Clochra Shingle Beach³]; Caislín Cloch^A [see Stonechat]; Casúr-Fá-Chloch^A [Hammer Under the Stones or Gasúr ? Boy]; Black W. C. Dubh¹; Black-Eared W. C. Cluasdubh¹; Desert W. C. Fásaigh¹; Isabelline W. C. Gainimh¹ [Sand W.]; Pied W. C. Alabhreac¹; White-Crowned Black W. C. Dubh Bánchorónach¹

Whimbrel

Crotach Eanaigh¹²³⁴ [Marsh Curlew]; C. Samhraidh²³⁵ / Shamhraidh⁴, Cúirliún Samhraidh⁵ [Summer Curlew]

Whinchat (see under Chat)

Whitethroat

Gilphíb¹²³, Gilphíob⁶ (Co.); Lesser W. G. Bheag¹²³

Wigeon

Rualacha¹²⁴, Lacha Rua²³⁴/Ruadh⁵ [Red Duck]; Lacha Cheann-Ruadh⁵ [Red-Headed D.]; Praslacha⁵, Prisleacha⁵ [see Teal]; American W. R. Mheiriceánach¹²

Woodcock

Creabhar¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Creodhar⁵, Creadhar⁵ [Devil³]; C. Caoch³ / Coille³ [Blind / Wood Devil]; Coileach Coille³ / Feá³ / Feadha⁵⁶; Corr Caoch⁶ (Co.) [Blind Heron/Bittern]

Woodlark (see under Lark)

Woodpecker

Cnagaire²³⁴ [Knocker]; Snag³⁵ / Snagaire³⁴ Darach, Snag (Breac)⁵ [Snag Hiccup³ {voice}, Darach Oak³, Breac Speckled]; Lasair Coille⁵ [see Goldfinch]; Black W. C. Dubh¹²³; Great Spotted W. Mórchnagaire Breac¹²³; Green W. C. Glas¹²³; Lesser Spotted W. Mionchnagaire Breac²³

Woodpigeon (see under Pigeon)

Wren

Dreoilín¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Dreolán³⁵⁶ (Ul.), Deireoilín⁵ [Small Creature³ or Dreoil Withered]

Wryneck

Cam-Mhuin¹²³⁴

Yellowhammer

Buíóg¹²³⁴, Baidheog⁵, Buidheán⁶, Buidheog⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Buí Yellow]; Buidheog an Chinn Óir⁵⁶ [Gold-Headed Y.]; Buidheog Léana⁶ [Water-Meadow Y.]; Siobháinín Bhuí²³/Buidhe⁵⁶ [Little Yellow Siobhán]; Gealbhan Buidhe⁵⁶ [Yellow Sparrow]; Buidhéan⁵ [Yellow Bird]; Bod Buidhe⁶ (Mu.) [Yellow Lout]; Cuach Bhuidhe⁶ (N.Co.) [Yellow Cuckoo]; Diairmín Riabhach⁵⁶ [Streaked Little Thing]; Coinnlín Cátha⁵⁶ (Mu.) [Stubble Chaff]

Yellowlegs

(Greater) Ladhrán Buí¹ [Ladhrán dim. Ladhar Toe, Buí Yellow]; Lesser Y. Mionladhrán Buí¹

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