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Cobble Hill Backyard Birds Puzzle — a 1,000-piece puzzle that teaches the birds outside
Cobble Hill Popular Backyard Wild Birds of North America 1000-Piece Puzzle
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Bird watchers
- 1,000-piece fans
- Made in the USA
- Under $25
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- Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
The Cobble Hill Popular Backyard Wild Birds of North America Puzzle has 1,000 pieces and finishes at 26.625 by 19.25 inches. Its image, by Catherine McClung, is an illustrated chart of common North American backyard birds, each labeled with its common and scientific name. Cobble Hill makes it in the USA on thick board with a linen-texture finish and includes a 10-by-14-inch poster. It is item 40179.
Puzzles that teach something are a pleasure to finish, and this one suits anyone who watches the bird feeder. The labeled birds also help sort the pieces.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A bird watcher
- A family puzzle project
- Pairing with a puzzle mat or board
Think twice if
- They want to frame it
- They prefer photos to illustrations
The catch
The printed name labels make it less suited to framing, the finished puzzle needs about 27 by 19 inches of space, and an older listing of the same artwork exists, so check the link.
Skip if they prefer photographic landscapes, or smaller puzzles.
Key specs
| Brand | Cobble Hill |
|---|---|
| Title | Popular Backyard Wild Birds of North America (40179) |
| Pieces | 1,000 |
| Finished size | 26.625 x 19.25 in |
| Artist | Catherine McClung |
| Extras | 10 x 14 in poster |
| Made in | USA |
Worth knowing before you buy
- An older item number of the same art is a separate listing.
- The artist is Catherine McClung.
Why we like it
- Birds labeled by name
- Thick, linen-finish pieces
- Reference poster included
- Made in the USA
What to look for in a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle
- Board quality. Thick board and a textured finish make pieces easier to handle.
- Image. Pick a subject they love - it is what they look at for hours.
- Size. Check the finished size fits their table or board.
Questions people ask
26.625 x 19.25 inches.
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