Redtail (Noun)
Meaning 1
European songbird with a reddish breast and tail; related to Old World robins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The redtail was a rare but welcome sight for local birdwatchers during its annual migrations.
- A redtail perched on the branch, its bright plumage a stark contrast to the dull winter tree.
- The garden's varied bird population included a few redtails that came to feed on the berries.
- Bird enthusiasts from the city often traveled to the countryside to catch a glimpse of the elusive redtail.
- As the seasons changed, the redtail's habitats shifted, making it a challenging find for amateur naturalists.
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Meaning 2
Dark brown American hawk species having a reddish-brown tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- With its sharp eyesight, the redtail soared above the open fields, scanning for prey below.
- Hawk enthusiasts flocked to the wildlife sanctuary to catch a glimpse of the elusive redtail.
- A redtail perched on top of a telephone pole, surveying its surroundings with regal confidence.
- From high above, the redtail swooped down, its reddish-brown tail feathers glistening in the sunlight.
- Birdwatchers armed with binoculars and field guides patiently waited to spot the majestic redtail.