firebird

• 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.

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.

1. Scarlet TanagerB2formalamerican

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

   Алая танагра

   • 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.

2. Bullock's OrioleB2formalamerican

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

   Буллоков иволга

   • 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.

3. Vermilion FlycatcherB2formalamerican

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

   Пироцефал красный

   • 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.