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Phoenicurus

Phoenicurus

9.9
A group of small birds with bright tails like redstarts
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Phoenicurus
  • The European Phoenicurus species are easily recognized by their bright orange tails.

Examples

  • Birdwatchers in Asia frequently observe several Phoenicurus redstarts in the wild.

  • The Phoenicurus genus includes various species of redstarts.

  • The breeding biology of Phoenicurus has been studied extensively across Eurasia.

  • Look at that Phoenicurus!

  • Birdwatchers in Asia frequently observe several Phoenicurus redstarts in their natural habitats.

  • The European Phoenicurus species are easily recognized by their vibrant red tails and striking plumage.

  • Researchers have documented the various behaviors of Phoenicurus redstarts during the breeding season.

Surface Forms

Phoenicurus singular
Phoenicurus plural

Etymology

Phoenicurus comes from two old Greek words: phoinix, meaning 'red', also the root of phoenix, and oura, meaning 'tail'. So the name literally says 'red-tail', which fits these redstart birds with their bright orange or red tails.