Down:
2. Bright red songbird with a distinctive crest
3. Known for their honking calls and strong migratory instincts
5. Small, yellow bird with a cheerful, twittering song
6. Common city bird with plump bodies and cooing calls
8. Small, brownish songbird found in urban and rural areas, known for its chirping
9. duck with a green-headed male and a brown-speckled female
14. Nocturnal raptor with large eyes, silent flight, and a haunting hoot

Across:
1. A dark-feathered songbird known for its rich, melodious calls.
4. A tree-dweller that hammers on wood to find insects
7. A garden visitor with a reddish-orange breast, often associated with spring.
10. A noisy, bright blue bird with a distinctive crest and sharp intelligence.
11. A speckled bird that gathers in large, swirling flocks and mimics sounds.
12. A powerful bird of prey with keen eyesight, often a national symbol.
13. A highly intelligent, all-black bird known for its loud cawing and problem-solving skills.
15. A gentle, soft-voiced bird often seen as a symbol of peace and love.

Answers to Crossword:
Down: 2. Cardinal 3. Goose 5. Goldfinch 6. Pigeon 8. Sparrow 9. Mallard 14. Owl
Across: 1. Blackbird 4. Woodpecker 7. Robin 10. Bluejay11. Starling 12. Eagle 13. Crow 15. Dove