Firetail

/ˈfaɪərˌteɪl/ noun

Definition

A small bird with a reddish tail, or the tail-like appearance of flames shooting upward from a fire.

Etymology

From 'fire' plus 'tail,' referring either to a bird species (family Dicaeidae) or the visual appearance of flames resembling a tail shape.

Kelly Says

The firetail bird gets its name from the striking red and orange feathers on its tail, which look like flames—it's native to Australia and is so tiny it only weighs about as much as a penny!

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