redtail

A noun referring to either a dark brown American hawk species with a reddish-brown tail, or a European songbird with a reddish breast and tail related to Old World robins.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das entweder einen großen dunkelbraunen amerikanischen Greifvogel mit rostrotem Schwanz bezeichnet oder einen europäischen Singvogel mit rostroter Brust und rostrotem Schwanz, verwandt mit dem Gartenrotschwanz.

1. American hawk B2 formal american

   A dark brown hawk species native to North America, characterized by a reddish-brown tail.

   • A redtail soared high above the canyon, scanning for prey.
   • We spotted a redtail perched on a fence post near the field.
   • The redtail's distinctive tail feathers are visible in flight.

   🇩🇪Rotschwanzbussard

   Synonyme: hen hawkred-tailed hawk

2. European songbird B2 formal british

   A small European songbird with a reddish breast and tail, related to the Old World robin.

   • The redtail sang a beautiful melody from the garden hedge.
   • Birdwatchers often look for the redtail in woodland clearings.
   • A redtail flitted between the branches, showing its bright tail.

   🇩🇪Europäischer Singvogel

   Synonyme: redstart