The term 'kind of bird' can be represented by four different crossword solutions: oriole (6 letters), JAIL (4 letters), OVEN (4 letters), and SONG (4 letters). An oriole is a type of passerine bird, belonging to the family Icteridae, which is native to the Americas. The Baltimore oriole is the state bird of Maryland. A JAIL is a type of bird found in the genus Sturnus, which is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Ovenbirds are a type of passerine bird, belonging to the family Furnariidae, which is native to Central and South America. Songbirds are a type of passerine bird, belonging to the order Passeriformes, which are found all over the world. EARLY is a type of bird found in the genus Eremophila, which is native to Australia.