What Bird Am I?

Decipher tiered field clues, identify North American avian species, and test your ornithological instincts in an engaging deduction game tailored for novice bird watchers and seasoned birders alike.

What Bird Am I? The Bird Identification Game (published by Outset Media / OSM, Item #10103) transforms nature observation and wildlife identification into an accessible, clue-deduction trivia contest. Moving away from dry, encyclopedic memorization tests, this title structures its bird identification challenges around real-world field traits—including geographic habitat, physical plumage, feeding behaviors, nesting quirks, and signature birdsongs. The primary gameplay objective centers on progressive deduction: a reader presents sequential clues about a mystery North American bird, and players race to correctly identify the species using as few hints as possible to score maximum points.

The primary mechanical hurdle stems from the risk-versus-reward structure of tiered clues. Each species card features multiple progressively easier clues worth decreasing point values. The first clue provides broad, subtle details (such as range, migratory routes, or general silhouette) worth top points, while subsequent clues reveal distinctive field marks, specific calls, or dietary habits. If a player buzzes in too early with an incorrect guess, they forfeit the opportunity to score for that bird, allowing rival birders to listen to more clues and sweep in with the right answer. Designed for 2 or more players (or teams) aged 14 and up, a standard game plays out in a relaxed 30 to 45 minutes. To earn the top perch, you must trust your natural history knowledge, deduce species traits with care, and strike the ideal balance between guessing early and gathering enough field evidence.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 14+ Years
Publisher: Outset Media
Play Time: 30-45 Minutes
Player Count: 2+ Players
Complexity: Light (Deduction, Trivia, Tiered Clues, Press-Your-Luck Guessing, Educational)

What's in the Box?

• 300 Bird Identification Cards
• Scorepad and Tracking Sheets
• 1 Rule Sheet