Irish-English Dictionary of Bird Names

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See bottom of page for notes, sources and abbreviations.

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)

Abhóiséad

Avocet¹²³ [Italian Avocetta⁷]

Áinle

Swallow³⁵⁶, Swift⁵ [var. Fáinleog]

Áinleog

Swallow³⁵ [var. Fáinleog]

Airial

Oriole⁵ [var. Óiréal]

!!!

Puffins (see the solemn expression ?)

Albanach

Puffin⁵⁶ [Scotsman or Presbyterian {solemn expression}⁵]

Albatras

Albatross³⁴[Arabian Alkadus Pitcher (orig. Pelican {large bill used for carrying})⁸]; A. Dú-Mhalach Black-Browed A.¹

Amadán Móinteach

Dotterel¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Moor Fool]

Amhasán

Gannet⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Amhas Hooligan³]

Amplóir

Cormorant⁴ [Greedy Person]

!!! Badhbh, Badhb

Vulture^345,36, Carrion Crow^3,3 [Badb Celtic Goddess of War often represented as Carrion or Hooded C.⁹ - dictionaries do not appear to reliably distinguish between the two]; B. Ghríofa Griffon V.⁴; B. Mheigeallach Lammergeier⁴ [Goateed V.]

Baidheog

Yellowhammer⁵ [var. Buíóg]

Bairéadach

Black Guillemot²³ [Bairéad Biretta or Cap³]

!!! Banaltra na Cuaiche

Meadow Pipit²³⁵ [Cuckoo’s Nurse]

* Bárdal

Mallard⁵ [Bárdáil ? to Guard]

Barra Cinn Óir

Goldfinch⁵⁶ (Don.) [Top of the Gold-Head]

Beachadóir Eorpach

Bee-Eater¹ [Beach Bee, Eorpach European]

Béal Binn

Nightingale^A [Sweet Voice]

Beangán

Treecreeper²³ [Branch⁵ or Bain Reap or Extract]

Biorearrach

Pintail¹²⁴ [Spike Tail]

Biorra an Uisce

Kingfisher⁶ [Water Rod³/Spike³⁵/Lance⁵]

Bobóilinc

Bobolink¹⁴ [from Bob (O’) Lincoln {imit.}⁸]

Bocaire na mBánta

Magpie⁵ [var. Pocaire na mBánta]

Bod

[Lout]; B. ar Dris Stonechat³, Dunnock⁵ (S.Co.) [Bramble L.]; B. Buidhe Yellowhammer⁶ (Mu.), Hawk⁶ (Mu.) [Yellow L.]; B. Gaoithe Kestrel²³, Hawk⁶ (Mu.) [Wind L.]; B. na dTor Blackcap³ [Bush L.]

Bodaire Gaoithe

Kestrel²³ [var. Bod Gaoithe]

* Bodairlín

Sandpiper⁶ (N.Co.) [?]

Bonnán

Bittern¹²³⁴⁵ [Booming Sound³]; B. Beag Little B.¹²³; B. Buí, Buidhe Bittern^23,5 [Yellow B.]; B. Léana Bittern²³⁵ [Water-Meadow B.]; B. Meiriceánach American B.¹

Bran, Branán, Bran-Éan, Bran-Fhiach

Raven^56,5,5,5 [Bran imit. ? (clearly a very old name as a Celtic god is named after the bird⁹), Éan Bird, see Fiach]

Bráthair an Dreoilín

Dunnock²³ [Wren’s Brother]

Breacán

Brambling¹²³ [Tartan³]

Breacóg

Dunlin¹²³⁴ [Breac Speckled]

Brian na Giolcaí

Reed Bunting²³ [Brian of the Reeds]

Bricín

[dim. Breac Speckled]; B. Beatha Chaffinch²³⁶ [Lively Speckled Bird]; B. Beithe Greenfinch⁶ (N.Co.) [var. B. Beatha]

Brionglán

Treecreeper^A [Branch³]

Broigheall

Cormorant¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Broghais ? Belly⁵, Geal White]; B. Cluasach Double-Crested C.¹ [(Long-)Eared C.]

Broinndearg, Broinndeargán

Robin^56,3 [Redbreast]

Bruachalán

Wagtail⁵⁶, Sandpiper³, Sand Martin^A [Bruach Bank of river]

* Bruilín

Swallow⁵⁶ (Co.) [?]

Bualáinle

Wagtail⁵⁶ [Stream Swallow]

Buidhéan

Yellowhammer⁵ [Yellow Bird]; B. Óir Goldfinch⁵ [Gold Yellow-B.]

Buidheán

Yellowhammer⁶ [Yellow Thing]

Buidhean Óir

Goldfinch⁶ (Ul.) [var. Buidhéan Óir]

Buidheog

Yellowhammer⁵⁶ (Ul.) [var. Buíóg]; B. an Chinn Óir Yellowhammer⁵⁶ [Gold-Headed Y.]; B. Léana Yellowhammer⁶ [Water-Meadow Y.]

Buíóg

Yellowhammer¹²³⁴ [Buí Yellow]; B. an Chinn Óir Goldfinch³ [Gold-headed Y.]

Bultúr

Vulture³⁴ [Lat. Vulturius⁸]; B. Éigipteach Egyptian V.²; B. Gríofa Griffon V.¹

Bunnán

Bittern⁶ [var. Bonnán]; B. Léana Bittern⁶ [Water-Meadow B.]

Bustard

Bustard³⁴ [Lat. Avis Tarda Slow Bird (corr.)⁷]; B. Beag Little B.¹; B. Mór Great B.¹

Cabaire Breac

Magpie⁵⁶ (Aran) [Pied Prattler]

Cabhag

Jackdaw⁵ [var. Cág]

Cabhail Scréachóg

Cormorant⁶ (Aran) [Cail ? Old Female⁵, Scréachóg Screecher]

Cabhóg

Chough³, Jay⁵ [var. Cág]

* Cadhan

(Pale-Breasted) Brent Goose¹²³⁴, Barnacle Goose³⁵⁶ [?]

Cadhóg

Chough³⁶, Jackdaw⁵ [var. Cág]

Cág

Jackdaw¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [ imit. ] ; C. Cosdearg , Deargchosach Chough^123,234 [Red-Legged J.]

* Caidhlín

Water Rail⁶ (Co.) [dim. Cadhla ? Coil³]

Caifneog

Puffin⁵ [var. Cánóg]

Caileach

Cock [var. Coileach]; C. Coille Capercaillie⁶ [Wood C.]

Cailleach

Cormorant⁶ [Hag or Nun³ or var. Coileach, from Lat. Pallium Veil]; C. Bhreac Redshank⁵, Chough⁵, Gull⁵ [Speckled Hag/Cock]; C. Chinn Ghuirm Blue Tit⁶ [Blue-Headed Cock]; C. Dhubh Cormorant²³⁵⁶, Shag⁶ [Black Hag/Nun³]; C. Mhara Shag^A [Sea Hag/Nun]; C. Oíche, Oidhche Owl^236,5 [Night Hag/Cock]

Caipín

[Cap]; C. Aitinn Stonechat⁶ (Co.) [Gorse C.]; C. Dearg Goldcrest^A [Red C.]; C. Dubh Blackcap¹²³⁴

Caislín

Chat³⁴, Stonec.⁵ [Speckled Little Bird⁵ or imit. ?]; C. Aitinn Whinc. ¹²³⁴⁶ [Gorse C.]; C. Ceanndubh Stonec.^A [Black-Headed C.]; C. Cloch Stonec.¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Wheatear^A; C. Dearg (m) Stonec.²⁴ [Red C.]; C. Fá Chloich Stonec.⁶ (Mu.); C. Tónbháin Stonec.⁶ [White-Rumped Chat (Mu. - prob. Wheatear)]

Caistín

Chat³, Stonec.⁵ [var. Caislín]; C. Cloch Stonec.⁶ (Co.); C. Fá Chloich Stonec.⁵

Cáití Fhada

(Grey) Heron⁶ (Co.) [Long Katey]

Camghob

Crossbill³⁴ [Crooked Bill]

Cam-Mhuin

Wryneck¹²³⁴

Cánóg

Shearwater⁴⁶, Puffin⁵⁶ [orig. Cadhnóg Puffin - dim. Cadhan Brent Goose⁵]; C. Bhailéarach Balearic S.¹; C. Bhán Fulmar²³ [White S.]; C. Bheag Little S.¹; C. Cory Cory's S.¹; C. Dhorcha Sooty S.¹ [Dark S.]; C. Dhubh Manx S.¹²³ [Black S.]; C. Mhór Great S.¹

Caobach

Black-Backed Gull³ [Lumpish Person]

!!! Caochán

Dunnock⁵, Tit⁶ [Blind Person⁵ {the Dunnock does not notice the Cuckoo’s egg}]

Caog

Jackdaw⁵ [var. Cág]

Caoirliun

Stone Curlew⁶ (Mu.) [var. Cuirliún]

Capall Coille

Capercaillie¹²³⁴ [Wood Horse {voice}⁷]

Caróg

Crow³ [imit. ?]; C. Dhubh Carrion C.²³⁴ [Black C.]; C. Liath Hooded C.¹²³ [Grey C.]

Cáróg

Chough⁶ [var. Caróg]

Cárróg Liath

Hooded Crow⁵ [Grey C.]

Casúr-Fá-Chloch

Wheatear^A [Hammer Under the Stones or Gasúr ? Boy]

Catéan Liath

Grey Catbird¹

Cathóg

Crossbill³ [Cross-piece (of implement)³]; C. Dheargchosach Chough^A [Red-legged Jackdaw]

!!! Ceann Cait

Long-Eared Owl¹²⁴, Owl⁶ (Mu.) [Cat Head]

Ceanndeargán

Redstart⁴ [Red Head - prob. Redpoll]

Cearc

Hen; C. Cheannann Coot¹²³⁴⁵ [White-Faced H.]; C. Cheannann Mheiriceánach American Coot¹; C. Cheannfhionn Coot⁶ [Fair-Headed H.]; C. Choille Pheasant^A [Wood H.]; C. Coille (Grey) Partridge⁵; C. Feadha, Fheá (f) Pheasant^6,3 [Wood H.]; C. Fhraoich Moorh.⁶ [var. C. Fhraoigh]; C. Fhraoigh (Red) Grouse¹²³⁴, Moorh.⁴⁶ [Heather H.]; C. Fraoigh (Red) Grouse⁵⁶ [Heather H.]; C. Ghainimh Dunlin²³ [Sand H.]; C. Ghearr Partridge^A [Small Hen]; C. Loin, Luin (f) Blackbird^36,5 [see Lon]; C. Uisce Moorh.¹²³⁴⁵ [Water H.]

Cearcóg Chorcra

Purple Gallinule² [Purple Chick]

Céirseach

(f) Blackbird²³⁵⁶ [var. Ciairseach]

Ceolaire

Warbler²³⁴ [Singer]; C. Artach Arctic W.¹; C. Bánlíoch Olivaceous W.¹ [Pallid W.]; C. Barrach Barred W.¹; C. Binn Melodious W.¹; C. Blyth Blyth's Reed W.¹; C. Bonelli Bonelli's W.¹; C. Breacdhorcha Dusky W.¹ [Dark-Speckled W.]; C. Buí Yellow W.¹; C. Buímhalach Yellow-Browed W.¹; C. Buíphrompach Yellow-Rumped W.¹; C. Casarnaí Grasshopper W.¹²³ [Scrub W.]; C. Casarnaí Pallas Pallas's Grasshopper W.¹; C. Cetti Cetti's W.¹; C. Cíbe Sedge W.¹²³⁴⁶; C. Coille Wood W.¹²³; C. Corraigh Marsh W.¹; C. Dubhéadanach Blackpoll W.¹ [Black-Faced W.]; C. Dubh is Bán Black-and-White W.¹; C. Earrfheanach Fan-Tailed W.¹; C. Fo-Alpach Subalpine W.¹; C. Fraoigh Dartford W.¹² [Heather W.]; C. Garraí Garden W.¹²³⁴; C. Giolcaí Reed W.¹²³⁴; C. Giolcaighe Reed W.⁶ (Co.) [var. C. Giolcaí]; C. Gort Ríse Paddyfield W.¹; C. Ictireach Icterine W.¹²; C. Pallas Pallas's W.¹; C. Radde Radde's W.¹; C. Sailí Willow W.¹²³; C. Sairdíneach Sardinian W.¹; C. Savi Savi's W.¹; C. Scothglas Greenish W.¹ [Green-Tufted W.]; C. Uisce Aquatic W.¹ [Water W.]

* Ciairseach

(f) Blackbird³⁵, Song Thrush⁵ [Ciar ? Dark]

Cinnín Óir

Goldfinch⁶, Greenfinch⁶ [Little Gold Head]

Cíochán

Tit⁵ (Mu.) [var. Caochán]

Cíorbhuí

Goldcrest¹²³⁴ [Yellow Crest]

Circín

Chick; C. Starraiceach Skylark²³ [Crested C.]; C. Struiceach Lark⁵⁶ (Ker.) [Crested C.]; C. Trá Dunlin²³ [Beach C.]; C. Trágha Rock Pipit⁶ (Co.) [var. C. Trá]

Cirlghealóg

Cirl Bunting²

Clamhán

Buzzard¹²³⁴⁵ [Clamhaire ? Biter or Messy Eater³]; C. Goblach Buzzard⁶ (Co.) [Goblach Mouthful⁵]; C. Lópach Rough-Legged B.¹²³ [(White-) Stockinged B.³]; C. Riabhach Honey B.¹ [Streaked B.];

Clamprán

(Storm) Petrel⁴ [Clamprach ? Noisy³]

Claochrán, Claothrán

Wheatear⁵, Stonechat⁵ [var. Clochrán]

* Clochán

Long-Tailed Tit⁶ [?]

Clochrán

Wheatear¹²³⁴⁵, Stonechat³⁵⁶ [Recluse or Stoney Place³, Clochra Shingle Beach³]; C. Alabhreac Pied W.¹; C. Cinn Duibh Reed Bunting⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Black-Headed Chat]; C. Cluasdubh Black-Eared W.¹; C. Dubh Black W.¹; C. Dubh Bánchorónach White-Crowned Black W.¹; C. Fásaigh Desert W.¹; C. Gainimh Isabelline W.¹ [Sand W.]

Cnagaire

Woodpecker²³⁴ [Knocker]; C. Cnuic Nightjar⁶ [Mountain Knocker ?]; C. Dubh Black W.¹²³; C. Glas Green W.¹²³

Cnáimhfhiach

Raven⁵⁶, Black Kite³, Rook⁵ [Cnámh Bone, Fiach Hunt]

Cnáimhightheach

Raven⁵ [var. Cnáimhfhiach]

Cnóshnag

Nuthatch²³⁴ [Nut (Tree)Creeper]

Cnota

Knot¹²³ [imit.⁷]

Cóbach

Great Black-Backed Gull², Black-Backed G.⁵ [var. Caobach]

Coc-Bhran

Jackdaw⁵ [Bran Raven]

Coilchín Cátha

Linnet⁵⁶ [Little Chaff Cock ?]

Coileach

Cock; C. Breac Redshank⁶ (Mu.) [Speckled C.]; C. Ceannann (m) Coot²³ [White-Faced C.]; C. Coille Woodc.³, Pheasant^A [Wood Cock]; C. Dubh Black Grouse⁴ [Black C.]; C. Feá Woodc.³, Capercaillie⁴ [Wood C.]; C. Feadha Woodc.⁵⁶, Pheasant⁵⁶ (Co.) [var. C. Feá]; C. Fraoich Moorhen⁶ (Mu.) [var. C. Fraoigh]; C. Fraoigh (Red) Grouse²³⁴⁵, Moorhen⁶ [Heather C.]; C. Naoscaí Jack Snipe⁴ [Snipe C.]; C. Oidhche Owl⁵ [Night C.]

!!! Coimhdire na Cuaiche

Meadow Pipit³⁵ [Cuckoo’s Chaperon]

Coinlín Cáithe

Chaffinch³ [Stubble Chaff]

Coinnleoir

[Acolyte, Candle Holder⁵]; !!! C. Muire Goldfinch²³ [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]; C. Óir Linnet²³ [Gold A.]

Coinnlín Cátha

Yellowhammer⁵⁶ (Mu.), Chaffinch⁶ [var. Coinlín Cáithe]

Coirneach, Cóirneach, Cóirnigh Ghlasa

Osprey^123,6,5 [Coirneach Tonsured³, Glas Grey]

Colam

Dove³⁵, Pigeon³⁵ [var. Colm]

Colbhar

Pigeon⁵, Dove⁵ [var. Colúr]

Colc

Eider^A [Colcaidh Bedding³]

Colm

Dove²³⁴⁵⁶, Pigeon³⁴⁵⁶, Woodp.⁶ [Lat. Columba¹]; C. Aille Rock D.¹²³⁴ [Cliff D.]; C. Coille Woodp.¹²³⁴; C. Gorm Stock D.¹²³⁴ [Blue D.]

Colmán

Dove²³⁵, Pigeon³⁵⁶, Woodp.⁶ [var. Colm]; C. Árd Magpie⁶ (Mu.) [High P.]; C. Coille Woodp.⁵⁶

* Colúr

Pigeon³⁴⁵⁶, Dove²⁵⁶ [imit ?]; C. Aille Rock D.²³ [Cliff P.]; C. Coille Woodp.²; C. Toinne Black Guillemot²³ [Wave P.]

Corcán Coille, Corcrán Coille

Bullfinch^{45, 12345} [Corcra Scarlet⁵, Coille Wood]

Coróg

Crow³, Chough^A [var. Caróg]; C. Liath Hooded C.⁵

Corróg

Hooded Crow⁶ [var. Caróg]

Corr

(Grey) Heron³⁵, Crane³⁵, Stork³⁵, Bittern⁵ [Projection or Bill⁵]; C. Bhán Stork³⁴⁵, White S.³ [White S.]; C. Caoch Woodcock⁶ (Co.) [Blind H./Bittern]; C. Chorcra Purple H.¹; C. Éisc (Grey) H.³⁴⁶ [Fish H.]; C. Ghlas (Grey) H.²³⁵⁶, Crane⁵ [Grey H.]; C. Ghrian (Grey) H.⁵ [Grian ? Bottom (of river,lake)³]; C. Iasc (Grey) H.⁵⁶ [Fish H.]; C. Leathadach, Leitheadach Spoonbill^456,235 [Broad Bill]; C. Mhóna (Grey) H.²³⁵, Crane⁴ [Marsh H.]; C. Mhonadh (Grey) H.⁶ (Ul.) [var. C. Mhóna]; C. Oíche Night H.¹; C. Réisc, Riasc (Grey) H.^1234,23 [Marsh H.]; C. Scréacha Barn Owl⁵ [var. C. Scréachóg]; C. Scréachach Squacco H.¹ [Screech H.]; C. Scréachóg Barn Owl⁵, (Grey) H.⁶, Cormorant⁶ (Co.) [Screech H.]; C. Screadóige Barn Owl⁵ [var. C. Scréachóg]

Corrghlaise

(Grey) Heron⁵ [var. Corr Ghlas]

Corrghlas

(Grey) Heron⁵⁶, Crane⁵ [var. Corr Ghlas]

Corrghréine, Corrghrian

(Grey) Heron⁵ [var. Corr Ghrian]

Cosdhearg

Chough^A (Ker.) [Red-leg]

Cosdeargán

Redshank¹²³⁴ [Red-Leg]; C. Breac Spotted R.¹

* Cothaoin

Bullfinch⁶ [?]

Cráimhfhiach

Raven⁵, Rook⁵ (Don.) [var. Cnáimhfhiach]

Cráinseach

Great Black-Backed Gull⁶ [Hag³]

Crann-ghé

Greylag Goose⁵ [Tree Goose]

Crannlacha

Teal³⁵, (f) Mallard⁵ [Tree Duck]

Creabhar

Woodcock¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Barn Owl⁵ [Devil³]; C. Caoch Woodcock³ [Blind D.]; C. Coille Woodcock³ [Wood D.]

Creadhar

Woodcock⁵ [var. Creabhar]

Creasán

Razorbill³⁵ [Belted or var. Crosán]

Creodhar

Woodcock⁵ [var. Creabhar]

Cromán

Harrier²³, Kite⁵, Crow⁵, Buzzard^A [any bent tool e.g. fishing gaff⁵, Cromadh Bend or Stoop³]; C. Liath Montagu's H.¹²³ [Grey H.]; C. Móna Marsh H.¹²³⁴; C. na gCearc Hen-H.¹²³⁴

Crosán

Razorbill¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Little Auk⁴, Puffin⁶ [Jester, Cross-Bearer³]

Crosghob

Crossbill¹²³⁴; C. Báneiteach Two-Barred C.¹ [White-Winged C.]

Crotach

Curlew¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Humped³]; C. Artach Eskimo C.¹ [Arctic C.]; C. Cloch Stone C.¹⁴; C. Eanaigh Whimbrel¹²³⁴ [Marsh C.]; C. Samhraidh, Shamhraidh Whimbrel^235,4 [Summer C.]

Cruideán, Cruidín

Kingfisher^3,12345 [Cruiteach ? Humped or Hunchbacked³]; C. Creasa Belted K.¹

Cruiteach

Curlew⁵ [var. Crotach]

Cruitín

Kingfisher⁵⁶ [var. Cruidín]

Crutach

Curlew⁵ [var. Crotach]

Cruthóg

Hooded Crow⁶ (Mu./Co.) [var. Caróg]

Cuach

Cuckoo¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [ imit. ]; C. Bhuidhe Yellowhammer⁶ (N.Co.) [Yellow C.]; C. Ghob-Bhuí Yellow-Billed C.¹; C. Ghobdhubh Black-Billed C.¹

Cubhar Tuinne

Black Guillemot⁵⁶ [Cubhar Carnivorous Bird⁵ or Cúr Foam³ or var. Colúr, Tonn Wave]

Cuilire

Flycatcher²⁴ [contr. Cuilsealgaire ?, Cuil Fly]; C. Alabhreac Pied F.¹²; C. Broinnrua Red-Breasted F.¹; C. Liath Spotted F.¹² [Grey F.]

Cuilsealgaire

Flycatcher²³⁴ [Fly Hunter]; C. Alabhreac Pied F.³; C. Liath Spotted F.³ [Grey F.]

* Cuiltreachán

Puffin⁶ [?]

* Cuirceach

Sandpiper⁵ [Cuirc ? Crest]

Cuirliún

Curlew²³ [Old Fr. Corlieu Courier but also imit.⁷]

Cúirliun

Curlew⁶, Stone C.⁶ [var. Cuirliún]

Cúirliún

Curlew⁵ [var. Cuirliún]; C. Gaoithe Stone C.⁵ [Wind C.]; C. Samhraidh Whimbrel⁵ [Summer C.]

* Cuithin

Bullfinch⁶ [?]

Cúr

Kite³⁴ [Chastise³ or imit. ?]; C. Dubh Black K.¹; C. Rua Red K.¹

Curcag

Sandpiper⁵⁶ [var. Cuirceach]

Dailtín

(Common) Snipe⁴ [Brat³]

Deargán Sneachta

Redwing¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Snow Red -Thing]

Deargéadan

(Common) Redpoll¹³⁴ [Red Face]; D. Beag Lesser R.²³; D. Coiteann Common R.²; D. Liath Mealy R.³ [Grey R.]

Deireoilín

Wren⁵ [var. Dreoilín]

Diairmín

Goldcrest², Finch⁵ [Little Creature³]; D. Riabhach Goldcrest²³, Yellowhammer⁵⁶ [Streaked Little C.]

Diarmaid Beag, Breac

Blue Tit⁵⁶ (Co.) [Little, Speckled Dermot]

Diarmaidín Riabhach

Goldcrest²³ [var. Diairmín Riabhach]

Diarmuid Beag na dTruslóg

Magpie⁶ (Mu.) [Hopping Little Dermot]

Dobhrán

Pigeon⁴ [Stupid Fellow⁵]

Domhnaillín Breac na dTruslóg

Magpie⁶ (Mu.) [Hopping Speckled Donal]

Domhnall Dubh

Raven⁵⁶, Crow⁶ (Mu.) [var. Dónal Dubh]

Dónall Dubh

Raven²³ [Black Donal]

Donncha an Chaipín

(m) Stonechat²³ [Capped Donncha]

Donnchadh an Chaipín

(m) Blackcap⁶ [var. Donncha an Chaipín]

Donnóg

Dunnock¹²³⁴ [Donn Brown³]

Dreoilín

Wren¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Small Creature³, Dreoil Withered, Frail]; D. Ceannbhuí Goldcrest²³⁴ [Yellow-Headed W.]; D. Easbuig Goldcrest⁶ (Co.) [var. D. Easpaig]; !!! D. Easpaig Goldcrest²³ [Bishop W. {yellow crest likened to a bishop’s mitre}]; D. Gorm Dunnock^A [Blue W.]

Dreolán

Wren³⁵⁶ (Ul.) [var. Dreoilín]

Droimneach

Black-Backed Gull³ [Arched³, Droim Back, Neach Person or One³]; D. Beag Lesser B.-B. G.¹²³⁴⁵; D. Mór Great B.-B. G.¹²³⁴

Druid Rósach / Rose-Coloured Starling

Druid, Druide, Druideog

Starling^{123456,5, 356} [see Truideog]; D. Rósach Rose-Coloured S.¹

Druimneach Beag

Lesser Black-Backed Gull⁶ [var. Droimneach Beag]

* Ducaire

Little Grebe^A [Eng. Duck ?]

Dúchoileach

(m) Black Grouse² [Black Cock]; D. Fhraoigh (m) Black Grouse³ [Heather Black Cock]

Duibhéan

Cormorant³⁵ [Black Bird]; D. Trágha Razorbill⁶ (Co.) [Beach Black Bird]

Éadar

Eider¹ [Old Nor. Aedr Down Bird⁷]; É. Taibhseach King E.¹ [Showy or Proud E.]

* Eala

Swan²³⁴⁵⁶ [Noble Person³ or Lat. Alba ? White]; E. Bewick Bewick's S.¹; E. Bhalbh Mute S.¹²³; E. Bhewick Bewick's S.²; E. Ghlórach Whooper S.¹²³ [Loud-Voiced S.]

Éan

Bird; É. Aille Guillemot²⁵⁶, Diver⁶ (Aran) [Cliff B.]; É. Aille Dubh Black Guillemot^A [Black Cliff B.]; !!! É. An Anró Storm Petrel³ [Anró Hardship (due to severe weather)³]; É. Beannaithe, Beannuighthe Wagtail^23,56 [Blessed B.]; É. Dearg Puffin²³⁵ [Red B.]; É. Dubh Blackb.³⁶; É. Fionn Kite⁵ [Fair B.]; É. Gaoithe Hawk⁶ (Mu.) [Wind B.]; É. Geal Fairrge Kittiwake⁵ [White Sea B.]; É. Giughrainn, Giúghrainn Barnacle Goose^56,6 [Barnacle B.]; Éan Giúrainn Puffin^A; É. Murach Jackdaw⁵ [?]; É. Óg Breac Great Black-backed Gull^A [Young Pied Bird]; É. Oighinn Ovenb.¹; É. Péan Magpie⁵⁶ [Péanach ? Malicious⁵]; É. Riabhach Meadow Pipit⁶ (Mu.) [Streaked B.]; É. Úisc (Storm) Petrel⁶ (Ul.) [Oil B.]

Earrdheargán

Redstart¹²³⁴ [Red Tail]; E. Dubh Black R.¹²³; E. Meiriceánach American R.¹

Éigrit

Egret³⁴ [Fr. Aigrette Little Heron⁷]; É. Bheag Little E.¹; É. Eallaigh Cattle E.¹²; É. Mhór Great White E.¹ [Great E.];

Eilteog

Swallow⁵⁶ (Co.) [Flighty Creature⁵]

Éinín

[Little Bird]; É. Locha Sandpiper^A [L. Lake B.]; É. Na Cuaiche Meadow Pipit^A [Cuckoo’s L. B.]; É. Sailighe Willow Warbler^A [L. Willow B.]; É. Tornap Lesser Redpoll⁵⁶ (Co.) [L. Turnip B.]

Fabhcún

Falcon²³⁴, Kestrel⁵⁶ [Late Lat. Falco⁷]; F. Coille Hobby¹²³ [Wood F.]; F. Cosdearg Red-Footed F.¹; F. Gorm Peregrine¹²³⁴ [Blue F.]; F. Mór Gyr F.¹ [Great F.]

Fáinle

Swallow³⁵⁶, Martin⁵ [var. Fáinleog]

Fainleog

Swallow⁶ (Co.) [var. Fáinleog]

Fáinleog

Swallow¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [orig. Fannall⁵, Fáinneáil ? Fluttering or Circling]; F. Aille Cliff S.¹; F. Ruaphrompach Red-Rumped S.¹

Falaróp

Phalarope²³ [Gk. Phalaris Coot and Pous Foot⁷]; F. Gobchaol Red-Necked P.¹²³ [Slender-Billed P.]; F. Gobmhór Grey P.¹²³ [Large-Billed P.]; F. Wilson Wilson's P.¹

Falcóg

Auk³⁴[Old Nor. Alca Neck (orig. Razorbill) {wriggles its neck}⁷]; F. Bheag Little A.¹; F. Mhór Great A.¹²³⁴

Faoich

Grebe³, Diver³ [var. Foitheach]; F. Mhór Diver⁶

Faoile

Gull³⁵⁶ [var. Faoileán]; F. Mhór Black-Backed G.⁶ [Great G.]

Faoileadán

Gull³⁵⁶ (Omeath) [var. Faoileán]

Faoileagán

Gull³⁵⁶ (Don.) [var. Faoileán]

Faoileán, Faoileann

Gull^2345,56 [Faoileáil Wheel or Hover³, Faoileoir Glider³, Faol ? Wolf³]; F. an Chaipín Black-Headed G.³ [Capped G.]; F. Bán Common G.¹²³⁴ [White G.]; F. Bandghobach Ring-Billed G.¹ [Band-Billed G.]; F. Ceanndubh Black-Headed G.²³⁴; F. Droma Duibh Black-Backed G.³; F. Druimneach Great Black-Backed G.^A [see Droimneach]; F. Eabhartha Ivory G.¹; F. Glas Glaucous G.¹² [Grey G.]; F. Íoslannach Iceland G.¹; F. Ross Ross's G.¹; F. Scadán Herring G.¹²⁴

Faoileannán

Gull³⁵⁶ (Mon.) [var. Faoileán]

Faoilleán

Gull⁶ [var. Faoileán]

Faoileog

Gull³⁵⁶ (Ant.) [var. Faoileán]

Faoinleog

Swallow⁶ (Aran) [var. Fáinleog]

Faoithean

Great Crested Grebe^A (Mayo, Loch Corrib) [var. Foitheach]

Faológ

Gull⁵⁶ (N.Co.) [var. Faoileán]

* Faragán

Red-Necked Phalarope^A [Fara ? Roost³]

Fáspróg

Osprey⁵⁶ [var. Ospróg]

Feadóg

Plover²³⁴⁵⁶, Golden P.⁶ [Whistle]; F. an Fháinne Ringed P.²; F. Bhuí Golden P.¹² [Yellow P.]; F. Bhuí Áiseach Pacific Golden P.¹ [Asian Golden P.]; F. Bhuí Mheiriceánach American Golden P.¹; F. Chladaigh Ringed P.¹²³ [Shore P.]; F. Ghlas Grey P.¹²³; F. Ghlórach Killdeer¹ [Loud-Voiced P.]; F. Mhara Sandpiper³ [Sea Whistle]; F. Rua Golden P.^A [Ruddy P.]; F. Shléibhe Golden P.²³ [Mountain P.]; F. Sléibhe Grey P.⁶ (Mu.) [var. F. Shléibhe]

Feadóigín

Little Plover; F. Chladaigh Little Ringed P.¹² [Little Shore P.]; F. Chosdubh Kentish P.¹² [Little Black-Footed P.]

Feannóg

Hooded Crow²³⁴⁵⁶ [Feann Flay or Skin³]; F. Charrach Carrion C.³, Hooded C.⁵ [Carrach Mangy³ or Corrach Marsh]; F. Chorrach Hooded C.⁵ [Marsh C.]; F. Dhubh Carrion C.⁴ [Black (H.) C.]; F. Liath Hooded C.⁵ [Grey C.]

* Fearán, Féarán

Turtle Dove^1234,35 [Féar ? Hay or Grass³, Féarach ? Pasture³]; F. Baicdhubh Collared D.¹²³ [Black-Necked T. D.]; F. Binne Rock D.²³ [Peak or Gable (T.) D.]; F., Féarán Breac Turtle D.^234,45 [Speckled (T.) D.]; F. Eidhinn Turtle D.²³ [Ivy (T.) D.]

Feasan, Feasán

Pheasant^56,3 [var. Piasún]

Fiach

Raven³⁵ [Fiach Hunt or Chase³]; F. Dubh Raven¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Carrion Crow⁵ [Black R.]; F. Fairrge, Mara Cormorant^5,235 [Sea R.]; F. Sléibhe Raven⁵ [Mountain R.]; F. Tíre Raven⁵ [Country R.]

Fideog

Plover³, Golden P.⁶ [var. Feadóg]

Filibín

Lapwing³⁶ [var. Pilibín]

Filiméala

Nightingale¹²³⁴ [Gk. Philomela mythical woman⁷]; F. Smólaigh Thrush N.¹

Finnín Feoir

Tit⁵⁶ [Feoir Stream]

Fínseog

Goldfinch⁶ (Co.) [Eng. Finch imit. (orig. Chaffinch)⁷]

Fiolar

Eagle³⁵⁶ [var. Iolar]; F. Fíréan Golden E.⁶ [True E.];

Fionnóg

Hooded Crow³⁵⁶ [var. Feannóg]; F. Liath Hooded C.⁶ [Grey (H.) C.]

Foipín

Puffin³⁵ [var. Puifín]

* Foitheach, Foithíoch

Grebe^234,3, Diver^3,3 [Fothach ? Coughing (in horses)³ {harsh croak}]; F. Cluasach Slavonian G.¹²³ [(Long-)Eared G.]; F. Gob-Alabhreac Pied-Billed G.¹; F. Rua Red-Throated D.²³ [Red D.]; F. Píbdhubh Black-Necked G.¹²; F. Mór Great Crested G.¹²³⁴ [Great G.]; F. Píbrua Red-Necked G.¹²

* Foracha

Guillemot¹²³⁴⁵, Black G.⁶ [?]; F. Brünnich Brünnich's G.¹; F. Dhubh Black G.¹²³

Forachan, Forathar, Forcha

Guillemot⁵ [var.s Foracha]

Frigéad

Frigatebird¹ [Frigate³]; F. Taibhseach Magnificent F.¹ [Showy or Proud F.]

Fuipín

Puffin³⁴⁶ (Mu.) [var. Puifín]

Fuise

Lark⁵ [var. Fuiseog]

* Fuiseog

Skylark¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Lark²³⁴⁵⁶ [ ? ] ; F. Adharcach Shore L.¹ [Horned L.]; F. Choille Woodl.¹²; F. Ladharghearr Short-Toed L.¹; F. Mhóna, Móna Meadow Pipit^23,5 [Marsh L.]

Fulmaire

Fulmar¹²³⁵ [Nor. Fulmar Foul Gull {squirts contents of stomach at attackers}⁷]

Gabha

[Smith³ or Gabh ? Catch³]; !!! G. Dubh Dipper¹²³⁴⁵ [Blacksmith³ {white breast = smithy’s apron ?} or Black Catcher]; G. Dubh Uisge Dipper^A [Black Water Smith/Catcher]; G. Uisce Dipper³⁴, Kingfisher⁵⁶ [Water Catcher ?]

Gabhairín

[Kid {voice}]; G. Bainne Beirbhthe Jack Snipe⁵ [Boiled Milk K.]; G. Oidhche Jack S.⁵ [Night K.]; G. Reatha Jack S.⁵ [?]; G. Reo (m) (Common) Snipe²³ [Frost K.]; G. Reodha, Reodhtha Jack S.^56,5 [var. G. Reo]

Gabhar

[Goat {voice}]; G. Deorach (Common) Snipe³, Jack S.⁶ (Co.) [Wandering G.]; G. Reo (m) (Common) Snipe³ [Frost G.]

Gabhlán

Martin²³ [Fork³]; G. Alpach Alpine Swift¹ [Alpine M.]; G. Bánlíoch Pallid Swift¹ [Pallid M.]; G. Beag Little Swift¹ [Little M.]; G. Binne House M.¹²³⁴⁵ [Gable M.]; G. Corcra Purple M.¹; G. Duine House M.⁶ (Co.) [People M.]; G. Earrspíonach White-Throated Needletail¹ [Spiny-Tailed M.]; G. Gainimh, Gainmhe Sand M.^1234,56; G. Gaoithe Swift¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Sparrowhawk⁵ [Wind M.]; G. Puill Sand M.⁵⁶ (Ant.) [Hole M.]; G. Uisce Little Grebe⁶ [Water M.]

Gadual

Gadwall¹² [imit.⁷]

Gailléan

Pheasant⁶ [Large Bird or Lanky Person³]

Gainéad / Gannet

Gainéad

Gannet¹²³⁴⁵ [Old Eng. Ganot Gander⁷]

Gaineamhchearc

Sandgrouse [Sand Hen]; G. Pallas Pallas's S.¹

Gainéan, Gainneád, Gainnéad, Gainneán, Gainnéan

Gannet^3,6,45,3,356 [var.s Gainéad]

Gairg

Quail³, Shelduck⁵⁶, Cormorant⁵, Diver⁵, Red-Breasted Merganser^A [Harsh³]

* Gall

Swan⁵ [?]

Garg

Shelduck⁵, Cormorant⁵, Diver⁵ [var. Gairg]

Gé

Goose²³⁴⁵⁶ [imit ?]; G. Bhánéadanach White-Fronted G.¹²³ [White-Faced G.]; G. Bheag Fhionn White-Fronted G.³⁵ [Lesser Fair G.]; G. Cheanadach Canada G.¹; G. Dhubh Dark-Breasted Brent G.²³, Brent G.⁵⁶ [Black G.]; G. Fhionn White-Fronted G.³ [Fair G.]; G. Giúghrainn, Ghiúrainn Barnacle G.^5,1234; G. Ghlas Greylag G.¹²³⁴, White-Fronted G.⁵ [Grey G.]; G. Ghobghearr Pink-Footed G.¹²³ [Small- or Short-Billed G.]; G. Mhór Fhionn Greylag G.⁴ [Great Fair G.]; G. Shneachta Snow G.¹

Geabhróg

Tern³⁴⁵⁶, Common T.¹²³ [Geabaire ? Chatterer³]; G. Artach Arctic T.¹²³; G. Bháneiteach White-Winged Black T.¹ [White-Winged T.]; G. Bheag Little T.¹²³; G. Bhroinndubh Whiskered T.¹ [Black-Breasted T.]; G. Chaispeach Caspian T.¹; G. Dhubh Black T.¹²³; G. Forster Forster's T.¹; G. Ghalánta Elegant T.¹ [Beautiful T.]; G. Ghobdhubh Gull-Billed T.¹ [Black-Billed T.]; G. Ríoga Royal T.¹; G. Rósach Roseate T.¹²³; G. Scothdhubh Sandwich T.¹²³ [Black-Tufted T.]; G. Spéaclach Bridled T.¹ [Spectacled T.]

* Gealbhan

Sparrow²³⁴⁵⁶, House S.⁶ [Geal ? White]; G. Binne House S.¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Gable S.]; G. Breac Brambling⁵ [Speckled S.]; G. Bruaigh Dunnock²³ [Bank S.]; G. Buidhe Yellowhammer⁵⁶ [Yellow S.]; G. Caoch Dunnock³⁵⁶ [Blind S. {does not notice Cuckoo’s egg}]; G. Cátha Chaffinch²³⁵ [Chaff S.]; G. Claí, Claidhe, Cloidhe Dunnock^23,5,6 [Dyke or Fence S.]; G. Coille Dunnock⁴ [Wood S.]; G. Coirce Corn Bunting⁵ [Corn S.]; G. Crainn Tree S.¹²³; G. Creige Rock S.³ [Crag S.]; G. Croige Linnet⁵⁶ [var. G. Creige]; G. Cuilinn Bullfinch⁵ [Holly Tree S.⁵]; G. Fearnóige Siskin⁵ [Alder S.]; G. Fhothannáin Goldfinch⁵⁶ [Thistle S.]; G. Garrdha Dunnock⁶ (Co.) [Garden S.]; G. Giolcaí Reed Bunting²³ [Reed S.]; G. Glas Greenfinch³⁴⁵ [Green S.]; G. Gleoidh Dunnock⁶ (Mu.) [Noisy S.]; G. Gleoránach Chaffinch²³ [Noisy S.]; G. Glóig Linnet⁶ (Mu.) [var. G. Gleoidh ?]; G. Liath Linnet⁵ (Ant.), Greenfinch⁶ [Grey or Green S.]; G. Lín Linnet³, Greenfinch⁶ [Flax S.]; G. Linne Greenfinch⁵⁶ [var. G. Lín]; G. Órdha Goldfinch⁵⁶ [Golden S.]; G. Píbgheal White-Throated S.¹; G. Rois Linnet³ [Linseed S.]; G. Sciobóil House S.²³⁵⁶ [Barn S.]; G. Sionnaigh Fox S.¹; G. Tí, Tighe House S.^23,56

Gealbhán

Sparrow⁶ (Ul.) [var. Gealbhan]; G. an Ghuib Ramhair, Guib Reamhair Corn Bunting^6,5 [Thick-Billed S.]

Gealóg

Bunting²³, Finch⁴ [Bright Little Thing⁵]; G. Bheag Little B.¹; G. Bhroinnbhuí Yellow-Breasted B.¹; G. Bhuachair Corn B.¹²³⁴ [Buachar Cow Dung³]; G. Ceanndubh Reed B.³ [Black-Headed B.]; G. Cheanndubh Black-Headed B.¹³; G. Cheannrua Red-Headed B.¹; G. Dúcheannach Reed B.⁴ [Black-Headed B.]; G. Gharraí Ortolan B.¹[Garden B.]; G. Ghiolcaí Reed B.¹²³⁴; G. Laplannach Lapland B.¹; G. Phéine Pine B.¹; G. Phlúiríneach Indigo B.¹; G. Shneachta Snow B.¹²³; G. Thuathúil Rustic B.¹

Gealún

Sparrow³⁶ [var. Gealbhan]; G. Sléibhe Twite^A [Mountain S.]

* Gearg

Quail¹²³⁴ [contr. Gearr Goirt ? Corncrake]; G. Goirt Corncrake³, Quail⁴ [Field Q./Crake or var. Gearr Goirt]

Gearr

Crake, Petrel [Small or Short]; G. Baillon Baillon's C.¹; G. Beag Little C.¹; G. Breac Spotted C.¹; G. Goirt Cornc.²³ [Field C.]; G. Guirt Quail⁶ [var. G. Goirt]; G. Róid (Storm) P.²³ [Róid Gale⁵]; G. Sora Sora¹ [Sora prob. Nat. Am.⁸]; G. Úisc (Storm) P.²³ [Úsc Oil³]

Geárr

[var. Gearr]; G. Guirt Quail⁵, Corn Bunting⁵, Corncrake⁵ [var. Gearr Goirt]; G. Róide (Storm) Petrel⁵⁶ (Inishowen) [var. Gearr Róid]; G. Úisc (Storm) Petrel⁵⁶ (Tory) [var. Gearr Úisc]

Gearra

[var. Gearr]; G. Goirt³ Corncrake [var. Gearr Goirt]; G. Guirt Quail⁵, Corn Bunting⁵, Corncrake⁵ [var. Gearr Goirt]

Gearraghuirt

Quail⁶ [var. Gearr Goirt]

* Gearrán Árd

Hobby⁵⁶ (Co.) [High Horse ?]

Géis

Swan³⁵⁶ [Shout or Cry³]

Gilphíb

Whitethroat¹²³; G. Bheag Lesser W.¹²³

Gilphíob

Whitethroat⁶ (Co.)

Giodhrann

Barnacle Goose⁵⁶ (Don.) [var. Giúrann]

!!! Giolla Brighde

Oystercatcher⁵⁶ (Co.) [(St.) Brigid’s Servant]

Giolla na Cuaiche

Meadow Pipit⁵ [Cuckoo’s Servant]

Giúghrann

Barnacle Goose⁵ [var. Giúrann]

Giughrannach

Barnacle Goose⁶ (Aran) [var. Giúrann]

Giúrann

Barnacle Goose³ [Barnacle]

Giúróg

Tern⁵ [var. Geabhróg]

Glaiseog

Wagtail³⁵ [var. Glasóg]; G. Gabhail Pied W.⁵ (Ant.) [Forked W.]

Glaisneach

Fieldfare²³ [Grey Bird/Animal³]

Glasair Choille

Goldfinch^A [corr. Lasair Choille, poss. influenced by name for bugle plant³]

Glasán

Finch²³⁴ [Glas Green or Grey]; G. Darach, Dorach Greenf.^123456,6 [Oak F.]; G. Gobmhór Hawf.¹²³⁴ [Large-Billed F.]; G. Lín, Linne Linnet^25,5 [Flax F.]

Glaséan

Vireo [Green Bird]; G. Philadelphia Philadelphia V.¹; G. Súildearg Red-Eyed V.¹

Glasóg

Wagtail²³⁴⁵⁶, Pied W.⁵ [Glas Grey or Glais Stream⁵]; G. Bhán White W.²³; G. Bhuaile Pied W.³ [Stream W.]; G. Bhuí Yellow W.¹²³; G. Bhuidhe Grey W.⁵ [Yellow W.]; G. Buidhe Yellow W.⁵ [var. G. Bhuí]; G. Cheannghorm Blue-Headed W.²³; G. Cheannliath Grey W.^A [Grey-Headed W.]; G. Chiotrónach Citrine W.¹; G. Liath Grey W.¹²³; G. Shailige Grey W.⁶ [Willow W.]; G. Shráide, Sráide Pied W.^123,5 [Street W.]

Glasróg

Wagtail⁶ (Mu.) [var. Glasóg]

Glasúinín

Greenfinch⁶ (Mu.) [Little Green Thing]

Gleoiseach / Linnet

Gleoisceach, Gleoiseach

Linnet^6,123456 [Chatterer³]; G. Sléibhe Twite¹²³ [Mountain L.]

Gleoisín Cúldearg

(Common) Redpoll⁴ [Red-Backed Little Linnet - poss. Redstart]

Gobach

[Gob Beak]; G. Mór Grosb.³⁴; G. Mór Broinnrósach Rose-Breasted Grosb.¹; G. Sceachóirí Hawfinch³⁴ [Haw B.]

Gobadán

Sandpiper³⁴⁶, Common S.², Pipit⁵, Oystercatcher^A [Beak-Nosed³]; G. Aonarach Solitary S.¹; G. Baird Baird's S.¹; G. Bánphrompach White-Rumped S.¹; G. Breac Spotted S.¹; G. Broinn-Donnbhuí Buff-Breasted S.¹; G. Buidhe Blackbird⁶ (Cla.) [Yellow Beak]; G. Coille Wood S.¹²; G. Coiteann Common S.¹; G. Corraigh Marsh S.¹; G. Cosbhuí Purple S.¹²³ [Yellow-Legged S.]; G. Crotaigh Curlew-S.¹²; G. Earr-Rinneach Sharp-Tailed S.¹ [Point-Tailed S.]; G. Glas Green S.¹²³; G. Gobleathan Broad-Billed S.¹; G. na Cuaiche Pipit³, Meadow P.⁵ [Cuckoo’s Beaked-Thing]; G. Scodalach Stilt S.¹ [Long-Legged S.]; G. Sléibhe Upland S.¹ [Mountain S.]; G. Terek Terek S.¹; G. Uchtach Pectoral S.¹

Gobadáinín

Stint [dim. Gobadán Sandpiper]; G. Beag Little S.¹; G. Bídeach Least Sandpiper¹ [Tiny Sandpiper]; G. Iartharach Western Sandpiper¹; G. Ladharfhada Long-Toed Sandpiper¹; G. Mionbhosach Semipalmated Sandpiper¹ [Lesser Palmated Sandpiper]; G. Temminck Temminck's S.¹

Gobha Dubh

Dipper⁶ [var. Gabha Dubh]

Gobhlán Gaoithe

House Martin⁶ [var. Gabhlán Gaoithe]

Gormphíb

Bluethroat¹

Grabaire

(Common) Snipe⁴ [Brat³]

Greabhóg, Greabhróg

Tern^3,A [var. Geabhróg]

Gruagach

Pintail³ [Fearful warrior³]

Grús

Crane¹⁴ [Lat. Grus¹]; G. Ceanadach Sandhill C.¹ [Canadian C.]

Guairdeall

(Storm) Petrel¹²³⁴ [Hover,Circle³]; G. Gabhlach Leach's P.¹²³ [Forked P.]; G. Maidéarach Madeiran P.¹; G. Wilson Wilson's P.¹

Guardal

(Storm) Petrel⁵⁶ (Mu.) [var. Guairdeall]

Guardall

(Storm) Petrel³ [var. Guairdeall]

* Guga

Gannet⁵⁶ [?]

Guilbneach

Godwit²³ [(Sharp-) Beaked³]; G. Earrdhubh Black-Tailed G.¹²³; G. Stríocearrach Bar-Tailed G.¹²³ [Stripe-Tailed G.]

Guilbnín

Dowitcher [dim. Guilbneach Godwit]; G. Gobfhada Long-Billed D.¹; G. Gobghearr Short-Billed D.¹

Guistín

Chat³ [var. Caistín ?]; G. Cloiche Stonec.⁵⁶ (Cla.)

Hoopoe / Húpú

Húpú

Hoopoe¹²³⁴ [imit.]

Iascadóir

Kingfisher⁶ [Fisher]

!!! Iascaire Coirneach

Osprey²³⁴ [Tonsured Fisher {white patch on head likened to a monk’s tonsure}]

Iascaire Cóirneach

Kingfisher⁵⁶, Osprey⁵ [var. Iascaire Coirneach]

Íbis

Ibis³⁴ [from Egyptian⁷]; Í. Niamhrach Glossy I.¹ [Lustrous I.]

Iolar

Eagle²³⁴⁵⁶ [Iolach ? Cry or Shout³]; I. Breac Spotted E.¹; I. Buidhe Golden E.⁶ [Yellow E.]; I. Fíréan Golden E.¹²³⁴ [True E.]; I. Maol Bald E.¹; I. Mara White-Tailed E.¹²³⁴, Osprey^A [Sea E.]

Iolra

Eagle³⁶ (Co.) [var. Iolar]

Iolrach

Eagle³⁵⁶ (N.Co.) [var. Iolar]

Júní, Júny an Scrogall

(Grey) Heron⁶ (Mu.) [Throat Juny]

Lach

Duck³⁵⁶ (Ant.,Tory) [var. Lacha]

Lacha

Duck²³⁴⁵⁶ [Lachadh Act of Diving⁵]; L. Bhadánach Tufted D.¹²³⁴; L. Bhinn Long-Tailed D.⁵ [Pointed D.]; L. Bhreac Sheld.²³⁴ [Pied D.]; L. Cheann-Ruadh Wigeon⁵ [Red-Headed D.]; L. Chosrua American Black D.¹ [Red-Legged D.]; L. Chriosrua Sheld.²³ [Red-Belted D.]; L. Dhubh Tufted D.²³⁴ [Black D.]; L. Earrfhada Long-Tailed D.¹; L. Fhiáin Mallard^A [Wild D.]; L. Iascán Scaup¹²³⁴ [Mussel D.]; L. Lochlannach Eider⁴⁵ [Scandinavian D.]; L. Mhandrach Mandarin D.¹²; L. Mhásach Pochard²³⁴ [Big-Thighed/ Bottomed/Buttocked D.³]; L. Mhuinceach Ring-Necked D.¹ [Collared D.]; L. Rua Ruddy D.¹, Wigeon²³⁴ [Red D.]; L.Ruadh Wigeon⁵ [var. L. Rua]; L. Scápach Scaup⁴ [Eng. Scaup Mussel Bed⁷]; L. Scótarach (Common) Scoter⁴ [Eng. Sooter⁷]; L. Stiúrach Pintail²³⁴ [Rudder D.]

Ladhrán

[generic term for a number of waders, dim. Ladhar Toe³]; L. Buí (Greater) Yellowlegs¹ [Yellow-Toe]; L. Deargcosach Redshank^A [Deargcosach Red-Legged]; L. Geal Sanderling² [White-Toe]; L. Glas Greenshank² [Green-Toe]; L. Locha Sandpiper^A [Locha Lake]; L. Trá Redshank²⁴ [Beach Wader]; L. Trágha Redshank⁵⁶, Sandpiper⁵⁶ [var. L. Trá]

Laidhrín

[var. Laidhrán]; L. Dearg Redshank³ [Red-Toe]; L. Geal Sanderling²³ [White-Toe]; L. Glas Greenshank¹²³ [Green-Toe]; L. Trá Redshank²³ [Beach Wader]

Lapairín

Little Wader; L. Lacha Little Grebe⁶ (Co.) [Little Wader Duck]; L. Locha Little Grebe²³ [Little Lake Wader]

Laparán

Diver⁶ (Ul.) [dim. Lapaire Wader]

Lasairchíor

Firecrest¹²³

Lasair Choille

Goldfinch¹²³⁴ [Wood Flame]; L. C. Mheiriceánach American G.¹

Lasair Coille

Goldfinch⁵⁶, Woodpecker⁵, Greenfinch⁶ [var. Lasair Choille]

Lasairéan

Flamingo³⁴ [Fire Bird]; L. Mór Greater F.¹

* Leadhbóg

Swallow⁶ (Co.) [Leadb ? Pelt/Hide³]

Leitheadach

Spoonbill¹²⁴ [Broad³]

Liathchearc

Black Grouse²³⁴⁵⁶ [Grey Hen]

Liath-thraisc

Snow Bunting⁵ [var. Liatráisc]

Liath-thruis

Snow Bunting⁶ (Ul.) [var. Liatráisc]

Liath-thruisc

Mistle Thrush³, Snow Bunting⁵⁶ [var. Liatráisc]

Liathtráisc

Jay⁶ (Mu.) [var. Liatráisc]

Liath-truis

Snow Bunting⁵ [var. Liatráisc]

Liatráisc

Mistle Thrush¹²³ [from Eng. ?, Liath Grey]

Lóma

Diver²³⁴⁵, Great Northern D.⁵⁶ [Old Nor. Lómr Moan (orig. Red-Throated D.)⁷]; L. Artach Black-Throated D.¹ [Arctic D.]; L. Gobgheal White-Billed D.¹; L. Mór Great Northern D.¹²³ [Great D.]; L. Rua Red-Throated D.¹²³ [Red D.]

* Lon

Blackbird³⁵, Ouzel³⁵ [Lonrach ? Shining³]; L. Abhann Dipper³⁵⁶ [River O.]; L. Creige Ring O.¹²³⁴ [Crag O.]; L. Dubh Blackbird¹²³⁴⁵; L. Uisce Dipper³⁵ [Water O.]

Londubh

Blackbird⁵⁶ [var. Lon Dubh]

Luachairín

Junco[Luachair Rushes or Reeds³]; L. Shúildubh Dark-Eyed J.¹ [Black-Eyed J.]

Luatharán

Sanderling³, Ringed Plover^A [var. Luathrán]

Luathrán

Sanderling¹² [Luath ? Speed³ or var. Ladhrán?]

Lúma

Diver³⁴⁵ (Wat.), Great Northern D. (Wat.)⁵ [var. Lóma]

Lúnadán

Great Crested Grebe²³⁴, Diver³⁴, Grebe⁶ [Person with Awkward Gait³ or Old Nor. Lómr Moan (orig. Red-Throated D.)⁷ via Eng. Loon ?]; L. Beag Little G.⁶ (Co.); L. Mór an Chorraicín Great Crested G.⁶ (Co.) [Great Bog G.]

Magadach

Magpie⁶ (Wat.) [from Eng. or imit.]

Máire

[Mary]; M. an Truis (f) Blackcap⁶ [var. Máirín an Triúis]; M. Fhada (Grey) Heron²³⁵⁶ (Co.) [Long M.]

Máirín an Triubhais

(f) Blackcap⁵ [var. Máirín an Triúis]

Máirín an Triúis

(f) Stonechat²³ [Triubhais Trews⁵ (close fitting tartan trousers worn by women)]

Máirtíneach (na hola)

Storm Petrel^A [(Oil) Martin ?]

Mallard

Mallard¹²³⁴ [Old Fr. Malard (m)⁷]

!!! Máthair Chéile

Dunnock⁶ (Co.) [Mother-in-Law³]

Meaig

Magpie²³ [from Eng. or imit.]

Meanglán

Treecreeper^A [Branch³]

Meannán

[Kid {voice}]; M. Aeir, Aerach (m) (Common) Snipe^23,3 [K. of the Air]

Meanntán

Great Tit⁵ [var. Meantán]

Meantán

Tit²³⁴, Great T.²³⁴ [var. Mionntán]; M. Coille Marsh T.³ [Wood T.]; M. Croiméalach Bearded T.¹²³; M. Cuircíneach Crested T.²; M. Dubh Coal T.¹²³⁴ [Black T.]; M. Earrfhada Long-Tailed T.¹²³; M. Fada Long-Tailed T.² [Long T.]; M. Gorm Blue T.¹²³⁴; M. Lathaí Marsh T.¹²³ [Mud T.]; M. Léana Willow T.²³ [Water-Meadow T.]; M. Mór Great T.¹²³⁴

Meantas

Great Tit⁵ [var. Meantán]

Meath Gabhar

Snipe^A [Fading Goat]

Meirleach

Skua [Thief]; M. Artach Arctic S.¹²; M. Earrfhada Long-Tailed S.¹²; M. Mara Skua²³⁴ [Sea Thief]; M. Mór Great S.¹²³; M. na Mara Skua³ [var. M. Mara]; M. Pomairíneach Pomarine S.¹² [Gk. Pomato Lid, Rhinos Nosed⁷]

Méirleach na Mara

Arctic Skua⁵ [var. M. Mara]

Meirliún

Merlin¹²³⁴⁵, Goshawk⁵⁶ [Franconian Ger. Smeril⁷]

Meir(r)liun

Merlin⁶ [var.s Meirliún]

Míogadán Breac

Magpie²³⁶ [Pied Cheeper]

Mionchnagaire Breac

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker²³

Mionfhuiseog Ladharghearr

Lesser Short-Toed Lark¹

Miongheabhróg Chíorach

Lesser Crested Tern¹

Mionghé Bhánéadanach

Lesser White-Fronted Goose¹² [Lesser White-Faced Goose]

Mionlacha Iascán

Lesser Scaup¹ [Lesser Mussel Duck]

Mionladhrán Buí

Lesser Yellowlegs¹ [Lesser Yellow-Toe]

Mionntán

Tit⁶ (Co.), Great T.⁵ (Co.), (Common) Snipe⁵ [Mionta Small]; M. Aerach Jack S.⁶; M. Dubh Coal T.⁵ [Black T.]; M. Earbaill Fhada Long-Tailed T.⁵⁶ (Co.); M. Gorm Blue T.⁵

Mionphocaire Gaoithe

Lesser Kestrel¹ [Lesser Wind Frolicker]

Mionscréachán Liath

Lesser Grey Shrike¹ [see Scréachán]

Miontas

Great Tit⁵ [var. Meantán]

Mónóg Thrá

Redshank^A [Beach Cranberry]

Mórcheolaire Giolcaí

Great Reed Warbler¹ [Great Reed Singer]

Mórchnagaire Breac

Great Spotted Woodpecker¹²³ [Great Spotted Knocker]

Mórchuach Bhreac

Great Spotted Cuckoo¹

Mórscréachán Liath

Great Grey Shrike¹ [see Scréachán]

Mulchán

Owl³⁵, Barn O.⁵⁶ [var. Ulchabhán]

Muiréan

Guillemot^A [Sea Bird]

* Muirial

Quail⁵ [?]

Murbhuachaile

Diver⁵ [Sea Boy and/or var. Murdhubhchaill]

Murdhubhchaill

Cormorant⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Black Sea Hag ?]

Murdúchaill

Cormorant³ [var. Murdhubhchaill]

Murlach

Kingfisher⁵⁶ [Lagoon³]; M. Mara Kingfisher²³ [Mara Sea]

Murúchaill

Cormorant²³ [Mermaid or var. Murdhubhchaill]

Naoisc

(Common) Snipe⁵ [var. Naoscach]

Naosc(a)

(Common) Snipe³⁵, Jack S.⁶ [var. Naoscach]

* Naoscach

(Common) Snipe¹²³⁴⁵, Jack S.⁶ (Mu.) [?]; N. Bheag, Bhídeach Jack S.^4,12 [Little, Tiny S.]; N. Mhór Great S.¹

Naoscán

(Common) Snipe³⁵ (Don.), Jack S.⁶ (Co.) [var. Naoscach]

Naoiscarnach

(Common) Snipe⁵ [var. Naoscach]

Naoscrán

(Common) Snipe⁵ (Tory) [var. Naoscach]

Nóra na bPortach, bPortaighe, bPortaighthe

(Grey) Heron^3,6,5 [Bog Nora]

* Ogastún

Gannet²³⁵ [?]

Oiréal

Oriole⁴⁵, Golden O.³ [Old Fr. Oriol imit.⁷]; Ó. Órga Golden O.¹²

Olchobhchán

Owl⁶ [var. Ulchabhán]

Órshúileach

Goldeneye¹²³

Ortalan

Ortolan Bunting³⁴ [Late Lat. Hortulus dim. Hortus Garden (prob. corr.)⁷]

Ospróg

Osprey²³⁵ [Lat. Ossifraga Bone-Breaker (corr.)⁷]

Paitrisc

(Grey) Partridge³⁶ [var. Patraisc]

Parúl

Parula [?]; P. Tuaisceartach Northern P.¹

Patraisc, Patraisce

(Grey) Partridge^1234,3 [Gk. personal name Perdix⁷]; P. Chosdearg Red-Legged P. ¹²³

!!! Peadairín

Petrel [Little (St.) Peter {appears to walk on water – actually hovers}]; P. Bulwer Bulwer's P.¹; P. Clúmhach Fea Fea’s Soft-Plumaged P.¹ [Fea’s Downy P.]; P. Clúmhach Maidéarach Madeiran Soft-Plumaged P.¹ [Madeiran Downy P.]; P. na Stoirme (Storm) Petrel²³⁴⁵

Piardálai Trá

Turnstone¹²³ [Beach Rumager]

Piasún

Pheasant¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Gk. Phasianós from the river Phasis⁷]

* Pighead

Magpie⁶ [from Eng. or imit ?]

Pilibín

Lapwing¹²⁴⁵⁶, Plover³⁵ [Pilibín Little Philip⁵ or imit ?]; P. Ealtúil Sociable P.¹ [Flocking L.]; P. Míoc Ringed P.⁵ [var. P. Míog]; P. Míg Lapwing⁶ (Mu.) [var. P. Míog]; P. Míog Lapwing³⁶, Ringed P.⁵ [Míog Cheep³]; P. Míogach Ringed P.⁵⁶ [var. P Míog]

Píobaire / Siskin

Píobaire

Siskin²³ [Piper]; P. Trá Sandpiper³ [Beach P.]

Piotraisc

(Grey) Partridge⁶ [var. Patraisc]

* Pislaghad

Grebe⁶ [Small Pea ?]

Pocaire

Curlew⁶ (Ul.) [Frolicker]; P. Gaoithe Kestrel¹²³⁴⁵, Curlew⁵, Stone C.⁶ (Ul.) [Wind F.]; P. na mBánta Magpie³⁵⁶ [Field F.]

Poipín

Puffin⁵ [var. Puifín]

Póiseard

Pochard¹²⁴ [Eng. Poker]; P. Cíordhearg Red-Crested P.¹²; P. Súilbhán Ferruginous Duck¹² [White-Eyed P.]

Praslacha

Teal¹²³⁴⁵, Wigeon⁵, Grebe⁵ [Quick Duck]; P. Bhaikalach Baikal T.¹²; P. Ghormeiteach Blue-Winged T.¹²; P. Mharmarach Marbled T.²; P. Shamhraidh Garganey¹ [Summer T.]

Pratancól

Pratincole [Lat. Pratum Meadow, Incola Inhabitant⁷]; P. Dubheiteach Black-Winged P.¹; P. Muinceach Collared P.¹

Préach

Crow⁵ [Cause to Perish⁵]

Préachán

Crow²³⁴⁵⁶, Rook³⁶ [see Préach]; P. Breac Magpie³⁵⁶ [Pied C.]; P. Ceannann Osprey⁵ [White-Faced C.]; P. Cnáimhightheach Raven⁵ [Cnámh Bone]; P. Cosdearg, Coisdearg, Coise Deirge Chough^23,6,35 [Red-Legged C.]; P. Dubh Rook²³⁴⁵ [Black C.]; P. Geárr Buzzard⁵ [Small C.]; P. Ingneach Vulture⁵ [Clawed C.]; P. na Drochaimsire Chough⁵ [Bad-Weather C.]; P. na gCearc Hen-Harrier²³⁶, Kite³⁵, Marsh Harrier⁶ [Hen(-Catching) C.]; P. Róid Chough⁵ [Gale C.]

Prisleacha

Teal⁵, Wigeon⁵, Grebe⁵ [var. Praslacha]

Prunntach

Great Black-backed Gull^A [Prúntach ? Corplent Person³]

Púicín Gaoithe

Kestrel³, Shearwater⁶ [Wind Pooka]

Puifín

Puffin¹²³⁴⁵ [Eng. Puffing (orig. cured carcass of nestling Shearwater)⁷]

Ralóg

Rail [Old Fr. Raale Rattle⁷]; R. Uisce Water R.¹²⁴

Rásaí Bánbhuí

Cream-Coloured Courser¹ [Cream Racer]

Réabhóg

Pipit³⁵, Meadow P.⁵ [var. Riabhóg]

Riabhán

Oystercatcher⁵⁶ (Co.) [Streaked Thing]

Riabhóg

Pipit²³⁴, Meadow P.⁵, Skylark³, (f) Lark⁵ (Tory), Dunnock⁵ [Little Streaked Thing³]; R. Bheag Meadow P.²³, Skyl.⁵ (Ul.) [Little P.]; R. Chladaigh Rock P.¹²³⁵ [Shore P.]; R. Choille Tree P.¹²³ [Wood P.]; R. Cladaigh Rock P.⁶ [var. R. Chladaigh]; R. Coille Tree P.⁵⁶ [var. R. Choille]; R. Dhonn Tawny P.¹ [Brown P.]; R. Dhroimghlas Olive-Backed P.¹ [Green-Backed P.]; R. Mhóna Meadow P.¹²³⁴ [Marsh P.]; R. Mhór Skyl.³ [Great P.]; R. Móna Meadow P.⁵⁶, Lark⁵ [var. R. Mhóna]; R. Pechora Pechora P.¹; R. Phíbrua Red-Throated P.¹; R. Richard Richard's P.¹; R. Tharr-Dhonnbhuí Buff-Bellied P.¹; R. Uisce Water P.¹²

Riafóg

Pipit³⁵, Meadow P.⁵ [var. Riabhóg]

Rí-iascaire

Kingfisher⁶ (Co.)

Rilleog

Oystercatcher⁵ [var. Roilleach]

Rí Rua, Ruadh

Chaffinch^1234,6 [Red King]

Roilleach

Oystercatcher¹²³⁴⁵, Redshank⁶ (Co.) [Variegated or Rill to Sieve or Sift³]

Roilleog

Oystercatcher³⁵⁶ (Mu.), Razorbill⁵ [var. Roilleach]

Roillidhe, Roilligh

Oystercatcher^5,3 [var. Roilleach]

Rollóir

Roller¹³⁴ [Ger. Rollen imit.⁷]

Rósghlasán Coiteann

Common Rosefinch¹

Ruadhan

Sparrowhawk⁶ [Red-Thing]; R. Aille Sparrowhawk⁶ [var. Ruán Aille]; R. Binne Sparrowhawk⁶ (Ul.) [Peak ? Red-Thing]

Ruadhán Alla

Sparrowhawk⁵ [var. Ruán Aille]

Rualacha

Wigeon¹²⁴ [Red Duck]; R. Mheiriceánach American W.¹²

Ruán Aille

Sparrowhawk²³ [Cliff Red-Thing]

Rúca

Rook³⁵ [var. Rúcach]

Rúcach

Rook¹²³⁴⁵, Crow⁵ [Pre-Germanic Krog or Krag imit.⁷]

Rúfa

Rook⁵ [var. Rúcach]

Rufachán

Ruff¹²³⁴ [Rufach Ruffed, Frilled³]

Sacán

Fieldfare¹²³⁴⁵ [Little Sack³ or imit. or var. Siocán]

* Saidhbhéar

Kittiwake¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Saidh ? Bitch³, Béar ? Bear³]

Saidhbhséar

Kittiwake⁶ (Co.) [var. Saidhbhéar]

* Saidhlín (Aeir)

Sandpiper^3(A) [?]

* Saotharcán

Lapwing³⁵⁶ (Co.), Grey Plover⁵ [Saothar ? Work³]

Saotharcóg

Lapwing³⁵ (Don.) [var. Saotharcán]

Scaladóir

Oystercatcher³, Gannet⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Scal High-Pitched Note³]

Scarbh

Cormorant⁵⁶ (Ul.), Shag⁵ [Old Nor. Skarfr {imit.}⁷]

Sceadach

Velvet Scoter¹ [White-Patch,Blaze³]

* Sceagaire Breac

Magpie⁶ (N.Co.) [?]

Sciathán

[Wing]; S. Céarach Waxw.³⁴; S. Leathair Swallow⁵ [Leather W.]

Scodalach

Stilt [Long-Legged³]; S. Dubheiteach Black-Winged S.¹

Scótar

(Common) Scoter¹²⁴ [Eng. Sooter⁷]; S. Toinne Surf S.¹ [Wave S.]

Scréachán

Shrike²³⁴ [Screeching Child³ or from Eng. (orig. Mistle Thrush⁷)]; S. Coille Woodchat S.¹ [Wood S.]; S. Creasach Vulture⁵ [Belted Screecher]; S. Droimrua Red-Backed S.¹²; S. Reilge Owl⁵ [Graveyard Screecher]

Scréachóg

Jay¹²⁵⁶, Barn Owl⁵⁶ [Screecher]; S. Choille Jay²³⁴ [Wood S.]; S. Druimdhearg Red-Backed Shrike⁶ [Red-Backed S.] S. Reilige Barn Owl¹²³⁴⁵ [Graveyard S.]; S. Thrá Tern³, Common T.² [Beach S.]

Seabhac

Hawk²³⁴⁵⁶, Falcon⁵⁶, Peregrine⁶ [poss. Proto-Germanic root hav- to Catch, -uk suff.⁷]; S. Buí, Buidhe Kestrel^23,5 [Yellow H.]; !!! S. Cac Faoileann Skua⁵ [Gull-Excrement H. {they harass gulls until they regurgitate food - people thought that the skuas were eating the gulls’ excrement}]; S. Gaoithe Kestrel³⁵ [Wind H.]; S. Géill Kestrel⁵ (Ant.) [?]; S. Gorm Peregrine²³⁵⁶ [Blue H.]; S. Mara Skua³ [Sea H.]; S. Ruadh Sparrowh.⁵ [Red H.]; S. Seilge Peregrine²³⁴⁵⁶, Falcon⁴ [Hunting H.]

Seaga

Shag¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Cormorant⁶ (Mu.) [from Eng.]

Seagadh

Shag⁵, Cormorant⁵ [var. Seaga]

Seáinín Dírúach

Jack Snipe^A [Díreach ? Straight]

Sealadóir

Gannet³ [Seala Flock³ {nests in colonies ?}]

Seán an Chaipín

(m) Sparrow⁶ (Mu.) [Capped Seán]

Seascán

Sedge Warbler⁵⁶, Siskin⁵⁶ [Seasc Sedge]

Seil-lacha

Shelduck¹² [Eng. Sheld Pied⁷]; S. Rua Ruddy S.¹

Seirín

Serin¹ [from Fr. (orig. Canary)⁸]

Síle

[Sheila]; S. an Ragaidh (Grey) Heron⁶ [var. S. Raga]; S. na bPortach (Grey) H.²³ [Bog S.]; S. na bPortaighe (Grey) H.⁶ (Mu.) [var. S. na bPortach]; S. Raga (Grey) H.⁶ [Rough S. ?]

Simpleoir

Pigeon⁴ [Simpleton³]

* Sinnealach

Nightingale^A [?]

Siobháinín

Wagtail⁵ [Little Siobhán]; !!! S. an Chairn Aoiligh Wagtail⁵⁶ (Ul.) [Little S. of the Dung Heap]; S. Bhuí, Buidhe Yellowhammer^23,56 [Little Yellow S.]; S. Glas Pied W.⁵ [Little Grey S.]

Siobhán an Bhothair

Wagtail⁶ (Co.) [Siobhán of the Road]

Siocán

Fieldfare³⁵⁶, Redwing (Mu.) [Frost-Thing]; S. Sneachta, Sneachtadh Fieldfare^25,6 [Snow F.]

Síodeiteach

Waxwing¹²⁴ [Silk Wing]

Síolghé

Bean Goose¹²³ [Seed Goose]

Siolta

Teal⁵⁶ [var. Síolta]

* Síolta

Merganser³⁴, Goosander⁵ [?]; S. Chochaill Hooded M.¹; S. Gheal Smew¹²³⁴ [White M.]; S. Mhór Goosander¹²³⁴ [Great M.]; S. Rua Red-Breasted M.¹²³ [Red M.]

Sioltaidhe

Teal⁵⁶, Goosander⁵ [var. Síolta]

Síoltaí Mór

Goosander⁴ [var. Síolta Mhór]

Siscín

Siskin¹²³ [Slavic origin e.g. Czech Cizek imit.⁷]

Siubhán Fhada

Grey Heron^A [Long Siobhan]

Slapaire

Shoveler²³⁴ [Slovenly Person³, Slaparnach ? Splashing³]

Sléibhín

Black-Headed Gull¹²³⁴ [Sléibhín Mountain {Mountainous seas ?}]; S. an Gháire Laughing G.¹ [Laughing B.-H. G.]; S. Beag Little G.¹ [Little B.-H. G.]; S. Bonaparte Bonaparte's G.¹ [Bonaparte’s B.-H. G.]; S. Franklin Franklin's G.¹ [Franklin’s B.-H. G.]; S. Meánmhuirí Mediterranean G.¹ [Mediterranean B.-H. G.]; S. Sabine Sabine's G.¹ [Sabine’s B.-H. G.]

Smaol

Thrush⁵ [var. Smólach]

Smaolach

Thrush³⁵⁶ (Ul.) [var. Smólach]

Smíol(ach)

Thrush⁵ [var. Smólach]

Smiú

Smew³⁴ [imit.⁷]

Smól

Thrush³⁵ [var. Smólach]

Smólach

Thrush²³⁴⁵⁶, Song T.² [Smól ? Smudge or Stain⁵]; S. Aille Rock T.¹ [Cliff T.]; S. Ceoil Song T.¹²³⁴; S. Glasleicneach Grey-Cheeked T.¹; S. Imirce American Robin¹ [Migrant T.]; S. Mhór, Mór Mistle T.^45,23 [Great T.]; S. Sibéarach Siberian T.¹; S. Swainson Swainson's T.¹; S. Uisce Tuaisceartach Northern Watert.¹; S. White White's T.¹

Smólán, Smórlach

Thrush⁵ [var. Smólach]

Snag

Treecreeper¹²³⁵⁶, Woodpecker⁵ [anything that creeps⁵]; S. Breac Magpie¹²³⁴⁵⁶, Woodpecker⁵ [Snag Hiccup³, Breac Pied/Speckled]; S. Darach Woodpecker³⁵ [Darach Oak]

Snagaide

Magpie^A [var. Snag Breac]

Snagaire Darach

Woodpecker³⁴ [var. Snag Darach]

Socán

Redwing⁵⁶ [var. Sacán or Siocán]

Spadalach

Shoveler¹²⁴ [Spatula-Shaped³]

Spágaire

Grebe⁴ [Spágaire Clumsy-Footed Person³, Spág Broad Flat Foot³]; S. Tonn Little G.¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Wave G.]; S. Tuinn Little G.⁵⁶, Grebe⁶ [var. S. Tonn]

Spearóg, Spéaróg

Sparrowhawk^3,5 [var. Speireog]

Spéir-chearc

Sparrowhawk⁵ [Sky- or Sparrow-Hen]

Speireog

Sparrowhawk³ [Ger. Sperve Sparrow⁵]

Spéireog

Sparrowhawk⁵ (Ant.) [var. Speireog]

Spéir(ge)

Sparrowhawk⁵ [var. Speireog]

Speirsheabhac, Spéirsheabhac

Sparrowhawk^235,5 [Speir ? Spur of rock³ or Ger. Sperve Sparrow⁵, Seabhac Hawk]

* Spideog

Robin¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Tiny Child/Frail Creature, Spid ? Energy/Activity or imit. ?]; S. Bhroinndearg Robin³⁴ [R. Redbreast]; S. Mhuire Robin⁵ [(Virgin) Mary’s R.]

Spídeog

Robin⁶ (Ul.) [var. Spideog]

Spide Traghain

Corncrake⁵ (Mea.) [see Traonach]

Spincín

Chaffinch³ [dim. Speanc Cliff,Crag³]

Spiorsóg, Spirseog

Sparrowhawk⁵ [var.s Spioróg]

Spirsheabhac

Sparrowhawk⁵ [var. Speirsheabhac]

Spioróg

Sparrowhawk¹²³⁴ [Spiora ? Spur, Sharp Projection, Sharp Stump³]; S. Mhór Goshawk¹⁴ [Great S.]

Storc

Stork [Proto-Germanic Storkaz Stick{legs look like sticks}⁷]; S. Bán White S.¹²⁴; S. Dubh Black S.¹

Strapadóir Giolcaighe

Reed Bunting^A [Reed Climber³]

Súdhiúlaí Tarrbhuí

Yellow-Bellied Sucker¹

Súipín

Storm Petrel³ [Souper³]

Tanagair

Tanager [Tupi (Nat. Am.) Tangara⁸]; T. Scarlóideach Scarlet T.¹

Tarmachan, Tarmanach, Tarmochan

Ptarmigan^234,56,6 [Scot. Tarmachan Croaker⁷]

Tiuf-Teaf

Chiffchaff¹²³ [imit.]

Tomaire

Dipper⁵, Diver⁵ [Diver]; T. Beag Little Grebe⁶ [Little D.]

Tonnóg

Duck⁶ [Tonn Wave]; T. Badánach Tufted D.⁶ (Ul.); T. Bhadánach Tufted D.⁵

Torspideog Ruadhonn

Rufous Bush Robin¹

Tradhna, Traghan, Traghnach, Traona

Corncrake^36,5,3,2356 [var. Traonach]; T. Uisce Water Rail⁵ [var. Traonach Uisce]

!!! Traonach

Corncrake¹²³⁴⁵⁶ [Troghan ? Sunrise or Sunset⁵ {when most often heard}]; T.Uisce Water Rail³⁴ [Water Crake]

* Triollachán

Grey Plover⁶ [?]

Troighne

Corncrake⁵ [var. Traonach]

Troghan

Bittern⁵, Raven⁵ [var. Traonach]

Truideog

Starling³⁵⁶ (Don./Mon.) [Lat. Turda Thrush⁵]

* Truisc

Moorhen⁵⁶ [?]

Tuilleóg

Great Skua [Tuill ? Earn {its persistence}]

Tuirne Lín

Nightjar¹²³⁴ [Flax Spinning-Wheel³ {voice}]

Tumaire

Merganser⁴⁶ [var. Tomaire]; T. Beag Little Grebe³⁴ [Little Diver]; T. Rua Red-Breasted M.²³ [Red D.]

Túrna Lín

Nightjar⁶ (Co.) [var. Túrna Lín]

Ubhlachán

Owl⁶ (Co.) [var. Ulchabhán]

Ugasdún

Gannet⁵⁶ [var. Ogastún]

Uiseog

Lark³⁵⁶ (Ul.), Skyl.³⁶ [var. Fuiseog]

Ulagadán

Barn Owl⁵ [var. Ulchabhán]

Ulagán, Ulcachán

Owl³ [var. Ulchabhán]

* Ulchabhán, Ulchabhchán

Owl^23456,35 [Ulcha ? Beard³ + Bán White or imit ?]; U. Beag Little O.¹²; U. Donn Tawny O.²³ [Brown O.]; U. Réisc Short-Eared O.¹²³ [Marsh O.]; U. Scopach Scops O.¹; U. Sneachtúil Snowy O.¹

Urdhubhán

Storm Petrel^A [Very-Black Thing]