FOR THE BIRDS I

Each clue below can be answered with the name of a bird or an expression somehow related to birds:

1. The name of a letter or a boy's name
2. Frolic, romp, or a prank
3. Chew your food thoroughly before you do this
4. What a thief is doin'
5. A machine used for raising and lowering heavy objects
6. To stoop suddenly
7. Extra and to move a boat using oars
8. A high official of the Roman Catholic Church
9. To offer for sale by calling out in the street
10. To boast or gloat
11. A golf score of one less than par on a hole
12. A golf score of two less than par on a hole
13. An easy mark or someone who is easily fooled
14. To repeat by rote or memory
15. Evening and a strong wind

Answers:

1. Jay
2. Lark
3. Swallow
4. Robin
5. Crane
6. Duck
7. Sparrow
8. Cardinal
9. Hawk
10. Crow
11. Birdie
12. Eagle
13. Pigeon
14. Parrot
15. Nightingale