Birdle UK
Birdwatchers get one bird a day on Birdle UK. The photo starts out of focus, and each guess brings it a little sharper until you can name the species.
Birdle UK rules in short
- Look at the photo
It starts blurry. Shape and color are your first clues.
- Type a bird name
Pick a species from the list as you type.
- Watch it sharpen
Each wrong guess makes the picture clearer.
- Name it in five
Solve it within five attempts to keep your streak.
Birdle UK at a glance
- Made by
- Thomas Barton
- Attempts
- 5
- Clue
- A photo that comes into focus
- New bird
- Every day
- Stats
- Played, streak and win rate
- Category
- Science and nature games, animals
Which Birdle is this?
Several bird guessing games use the name Birdle, so it helps to know which one you are playing. This page is about birdle.uk, made by Thomas Barton, where a photo of a bird starts blurry and gets clearer with every guess.
| Game | Where | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Birdle UK | birdle.uk | Five tries, the photo sharpens after each miss |
| Birdle | play-birdle.com | Six guesses with hints from bird family and order |
| Birdle New Zealand | birdle.nz | Daily bird from New Zealand |
| Birdle Earth | BirdLife | Birds along global flyways |
Naming a bird from a blurry photo
In the first picture you mostly get shape and color. Use them to place the bird in a family before you think about the exact species.
- Long legs and a long neck point to herons, egrets and cranes.
- A hooked beak and a strong body suggest a bird of prey.
- Small and round with a short beak is often a finch, tit or sparrow.
- Bright green or red patches can mean a parrot, even when the rest is a blur.
Questions people ask about Birdle UK
Is there a Birdle UK app?
No app is needed. Birdle UK runs free in the browser and keeps your streak on that device.
Who made Birdle UK?
Thomas Barton, a bird enthusiast, built it.
How many guesses do you get in Birdle?
Five, with the image getting clearer after each one.
Are there other Birdle games?
Yes. Several bird guessing games share the name, including versions for New Zealand and South Africa.
Ways to get better at Birdle UK
- Size and outline show early, so think about the family first: duck, gull, finch or bird of prey.
- Bright patches of color usually survive the blur, use them.
- Birds from all over the world turn up, not only British ones.
Facts checked on 2026-11-08. Birdle UK belongs to Thomas Barton. Megadle is not linked to it.