Firebird (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tropical American flycatcher found as far north as southern Texas and Arizona; adult male has bright scarlet and black plumage.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Eastern subspecies of northern oriole.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The firebird's bright orange plumage stood out starkly against the dull green foliage of its forest habitat.
- Among the Eastern subspecies of northern oriole, the firebird's distinctive song was a welcome sound to bird enthusiasts.
- Birdwatchers eagerly awaited the annual migration of the firebird, which always seemed to bring a touch of vibrancy to the region.
- The firebird's diet consisted mainly of insects and ripe fruit, which it foraged for in the dense underbrush of its native woods.
- In the early morning hours, the firebird's melodic trills echoed through the forest, a sweet serenade to the other creatures that lived there.
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Meaning 3
The male is bright red with black wings and tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.