Birds of the Bruce

4. Arctic owl with striking white plumage and yellow eyes (two words)
7. Small, brightly colored songbird with a distinctive yellow plumage (two words)
9. Large, crow-sized woodpecker with a red crest (two words)
11. Common gull with a black ring around its yellow bill (hyphenated, two words)
13. Vibrant red bird with a crest and black mask around its bill (two words)
14. Tiny, active bird known for its black cap and white cheeks (hyphenated, two words)
15. Large, migratory waterfowl with a black head and neck (two words)

1. Tall, wading bird with a long neck and grayish-blue feathers (three words)
2. Medium-sized sparrow with a white throat and yellow lores (hyphenated, two words)
3. Black and white woodpecker with a distinctive red patch on its head (two words)
5. Bird of prey with a reddish-brown tail, often seen soaring overhead (hyphenated, two words)
6. Iconic diving bird with a haunting call, often found on lakes (two words)
8. Bright blue bird with a crest, known for its noisy calls (two words)
10. Fish-eating bird of prey with a distinctive black stripe through its eye
12. Majestic bird of prey with a white head and a powerful wingspan (two words)