redstart
/'restɑ:t/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small European songbird with reddish-brown plumage on its breast and tail: A bird species (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) belonging to the Old World flycatcher family, known for its distinctive coloration and song.
- A flycatching warbler of eastern North America with bright orange markings: A bird species (Setophaga ruticilla) of the New World warbler family, where the male displays vivid orange-red patches on its sides, wings, and tail.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We were delighted to spot a redstart building a nest in the old garden wall.
- The male American redstart is easily identified by its flashy orange and black plumage.
Advanced Usage
- "Common redstart": A specific term often used to refer to the European species () to distinguish it from other similar birds.
- The common redstart is a summer visitor to many parts of Europe.
- Used in ornithological contexts to discuss migration, habitat, or behavior.
- The study focused on the feeding ecology of the redstart.
Variants and Related Words
- Redstart is the standard common name; there are no common variant spellings.
- Related terms include specific species names: Common Redstart (European), American Redstart.
- Flycatcher (n): A broader category of insect-eating birds to which these species are related.
- Warbler (n): A broader category of small, often songbird species.
Synonyms
- For the European species: Firetail (an older or less common name).
- For the American species: Flamebird (a colloquial name referencing its bright color).
- General bird terms: Songbird, passerine.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Not applicable, as "redstart" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly featuring the word "redstart."
Noun
- European songbird with a reddish breast and tail; related to Old World robins
- flycatching warbler of eastern North America the male having bright orange on sides and wings and tail