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Redtail

The red-tailed hawk.

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Hawk 76% connected

One of numerous species and genera of rapacious birds of the family Falconidae. They differ from the true falcons in lacking the prominent tooth and…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Thrush 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of singing birds belonging to Turdus and allied genera. They are noted for the sweetness of their songs.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Redstart 92% connected

A small, handsome European singing bird (Ruticilla phoenicurus), allied to the nightingale; -- called also redtail, brantail, fireflirt, firetail. Th…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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