Bird quiz

[peter_p]

Bird Quiz

Can anyone help me with these last few questions?

For the death sentence (8)
Quiet boyfriend (6)
Silicon Flautist (6)

Thanks in advance

[KUSTARD]

Blackcap (judge wore one for sentencing)

[KUSTARD]

(P)lover

[Anngel123]

Why does P = quiet?

[sir.prize]

Silicon flautist - Sandpiper

[sir.prize]

P stands for piano = 'quiet' in music terminology

[Anngel123]

Thanks, sir

I thought sandpiper too but that is too many letters...

[sir.prize]

Check your clue - I am sure it is 9 letters

[peter_p]

Thanks Kustard and Sir.Prize