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firebird

/ˈfaɪə.bɜːd/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈfaɪə.bɜːd/

A noun referring to any of several brightly colored birds, including a tropical American flycatcher with scarlet and black plumage, an eastern subspecies of the northern oriole, or a bird with a bright red male and black wings and tail.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее одну из нескольких ярко окрашенных птиц, включая тропическую американскую мухоловку с алым и чёрным оперением, восточный подвид северного иволга или птицу с ярко-красным самцом и чёрными крыльями и хвостом.
  1. Scarlet Tanager B2 formal american

    A bird species (Piranga olivacea) where the male has bright red plumage with black wings and tail.

    • The firebird perched on a branch, its red feathers glowing in the sunlight.
    • Birdwatchers traveled to see the firebird during its migration.
    • The male firebird is unmistakable with its vivid red and black coloring.

    🇷🇺Алая танагра

  2. Bullock's Oriole B2 formal american

    The eastern subspecies of the northern oriole (Icterus galbula bullockii), known for its bright orange and black plumage.

    • The firebird built its nest in the tall cottonwood tree.
    • We spotted a firebird near the river during our hike.
    • The firebird's song is a series of rich whistles.

    🇷🇺Буллоков иволга

  3. Vermilion Flycatcher B2 formal american

    A tropical American flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) found as far north as southern Texas and Arizona; the adult male has bright scarlet and black plumage.

    • The firebird darted from its perch to catch an insect mid-air.
    • In the desert, the firebird's red color stands out against the dry landscape.
    • Photographers waited patiently to capture the firebird in flight.

    🇷🇺Пироцефал красный

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