These toy birds for kids (or adults) are adorable, soft and educational - now that's a combination that's hard to beat.
These lifelike plush birds are crafted by Wild Republic in partnership with Audubon. Each plays a clear recording of the actual bird song, provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Take a look at the selection below. There are so many to choose from, you might want to build a flock of your own. Maybe give a few a year to a favorite child, helping them learn about and gain an appreciation for birds.
 
American Goldfinch - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
You've probably seen these little guys at backyard feeders. They love thistle seed. |
 
Eastern Bluebird - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound) 
The bluebird frequents open fields where you'll see them flying around in pursuit of insect. |
Robin - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The Robin - the harbinger of spring, and a backyard favorite. |
 
Northern Cardinal - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Probably the most recognizable bird in North America. |
 
Pileated Woodpecker - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The Pileated Woodpecker is the big, Woody Woodpecker type, with a red crest. In real life, they're kind of elusive. This one won't hide from you. |
 
Blue Jay - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The beautiful Blue Jay. |
 
Mockingbird - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
There's no matching the Mockingbird's song for variety. This handsome grey bird is a welcome addition to any yard. |
 
House Sparrow - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
A frequent yard visitor, you'll often find these little birds eating from the ground beneath your bird feeder. |
 
Chickadee - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The Black-Capped Chickadee - such a beautiful and friendly little bird. |
 
Snowy Owl 6" - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Harry Potter's owl, Hedwig, was a Snowy Owl. |
 
Audubon Hummingbird - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Like flying jewels, tiny hummingbirds fly from flower to flower and often visit sugar water feeders. |
 
Downy Woodpecker - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
One of the more common woodpeckers found in suburban areas, these active little woodpeckers are a joy to watch. |
 
Female Cardinal Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The less colorful, but lovely none the less, female Cardinal. |
 
House Finch - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The small house finch, with it's red-ish coloring , is a frequent backyard visitor. |
 
Tufted Titmouse - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
It's hard to say if the tufted titmouse is more handsome or cute. |
 
Baltimore Oriole - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
This is Maryland's state bird - and it has a baseball team named after it! |
 
Scarlet Tanager - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound) 
This beautiful red bird is found in forest interiors. |
 
Song Sparrow - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
This little guy is one of our most familiar sparrows. |
 
Red Winged Blackbird - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Their bright red patch against glossy black feathers is easy to spot in fields and along roadsids. |
 
Red-eyed Vireo - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
One of the most common forest birds in the Eastern US, you might not see the Red-eyed Vireo, but you'll hear it singing from the tree tops. |
 
Blue Grosbeak - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
A beautiful blue bird that is, unfortunately, not easy to spot. |
 
Cactus Wren - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Often seen in the Southwest deserts. |
 
Western Meadowlark - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
A beautiful bird with a beautiful song. |
 
Scissor-Tailed Flycatchers - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
There's no mistaking this bird, with it's long scissored tail. |
 
Mountain Bluebird - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The bluebird of the Western US. A brilliant sky blue bird. |
 
Purple Martin - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
You'll see these busy birds at martin houses and condos. They eat lots of insects and their aerial acrobatics are fun to watch. |
 
Painted Bunting - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
"Painted" is a good description for this colorful bird. They look tropical, but can be found in the Central and Southeast US. |
 
Red-headed Woodpecker - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The unmistakable solid red head makes this woodpecker hard to miss. |
 
Western Tanager - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound) Bringing home one of these little plushies might be your best bet for seeing one of these. The elusive Western Tanager lives in the forests of the Western US. |
 
Hermit Thrush - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
This little bird with a lovely song spends its summers in Northern forests and winters in the lower US. |
 
Flicker - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
These unusual woodpeckers, with their combination of stripes and spots are as likely to be seen on the ground as in the trees. |
 
Steller's Jay - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The bluejay of the West. Found in the forest, but in parks and backyards too. |
 
Cedar Waxwing - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Unusual and beautiful to look at, the birds flock to berry bushes in the fall. |
 
Carolina Wren - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
A little bird with a mighty voice, the Carolina Wren has one of the loudest songs per volume of bird. |
 
Raven - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The big sooty black Raven is one of the most intelligent of birds. |
 
Tree Swallow - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Swallows are so much fun to watch, as they dart around after flying insects. You'll find the Tree Swallow in marshland and open fields. |
 
Barn Owl - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
This owl, with it's heart-shaped face is what so many of us think of when we think "owl." |
Peregrine Falcon - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
An awesome bird of prey. The Peregrine Falcon is fast, powerful, and spectacular to see in action. |
 
Brown Thrasher - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
You're likely to notice these when you see them, they're the only truly brown bird of their size. If you heard something thrashing about the leaves under trees and brush, take a look, it might be a Brown Thrasher. |
 
White-breasted Nuthatch - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Often seen walking up and down the trunks of trees, these birds get their name from the way they jam large nuts and acorns into tree bark and bang away at them to "hatch" the food from inside. |
 
Red-Tailed Hawk - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
One the most common hawks in North America and often spotted flying over open fields. |
 
Dark-eyed Junco - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The Dark-eyed Junco is a forest bird that flocks to feeders throughout North America during the winter months. |
 
Chipping Sparrow - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The little reddish-brown cap on the Chipping Sparrow's head makes it pretty easy to identify. They have a loud, trilling song. |
 
Eastern Towhee - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
The Towhee is often heard but seldom seen as it rummages around in the brush in search of food. |
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