A field game for Mexico's birds

Name That Bird

Match each bird to its name before the clock runs out. The map widens as you go: the home coast, then Guerrero and its sierra, then all of southern Mexico. Every bird was photographed in the field by William Mertz.

Round 1Play ›

Costa Grande

The home coast — Troncones, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo, Barra de Potosí.

Round 2Play ›

Guerrero & Beyond

Off the coast and up into the sierra. Faster clock — and one name on every screen is lying.

Round 3Play ›

Southern Mexico

The whole southern half of the country. Four birds, three names — one has no name at all.

How to play

Tap a bird photo, then tap the name you think matches it. (Either order works.)
A green check and a chirp mean you got it — a red X and a squawk mean try again.
Clear the board before the clock hits zero. Each round changes the rules.

Scoring

Match on the first try100 pts

Each wrong guess on a bird−25 pts

Clear the board with time to spare+5 / second left

Let the clock run outscreen over, no bonus

It's free to play. If you enjoy it and want to throw a few pesos toward more photography and more birds, there's a donate button waiting at the finish line of every round.