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redbird

Other forms: redbirds

Definitions of redbird
  1. noun
    crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
    synonyms: Cardinalis cardinalis, Richmondena Cardinalis, cardinal, cardinal grosbeak
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    finch
    any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
  2. noun
    the male is bright red with black wings and tail
    synonyms: Piranga olivacea, firebird, scarlet tanager
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    tanager
    any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males
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