Rubythroat: alternatives and connections

Any cirriped crustacean adhering to rocks, floating timber, ships, etc., esp. (a) the sessile species (genus Balanus and allies), and…

The male of any species of cattle (Bovidae); hence, the male of any large quadruped, as the elephant; also, the male of the whale.

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to s…

A beautiful species of humming bird (Stellula Calliope) of California and adjacent regions.

Of or pertaining to the throat; formed in the throat; relating to, or characteristic of, a sound formed in the throat.

One of several species of marine gadoid fishes, of the genera Phycis, Merlucius, and allies. The common European hake is M. vulgaris;…

Any moth of the family Sphingidae, of which there are numerous genera and species. They are large, handsome moths, which fly mostly at…

Any one of numerous species of tropical American birds of the genus Galbula and allied genera. They are allied to the kingfishers, but…

Any one of two or three species of Australian birds of the genus Menura. The male is remarkable for having the sixteen tail feathers v…

A division of birds including the swifts and humming birds. So called from the length of the distal part of the wing.

Any one of numerous small birds belonging to Pipra, Manacus, and other genera of the family Pipridae. They are mostly natives of Centr…

An extensive division of birds which includes the woodpeckers, toucans, trogons, hornbills, kingfishers, motmots, rollers, and goatsuc…

Any one of numerous species of small clamatorial birds belonging to Pipra and allied genera, of the family Pipridae. The male is usual…

Any one of numerous species of limicoline birds belonging to the family Charadridae, and especially those belonging to the subfamily C…

Any one of several species of very brilliant birds belonging to Promerops, Epimarchus, and allied genera, closely related to the parad…

Any one of numerous species of beautiful humming birds of the genus Eriocnemis having large tufts of downy feathers on the legs.

Any species of South American humming birds of the genus Clytolaema. The males have a ruby-colored throat or breast.

Any humming bird of the genus Hylocharis, native of South America. The throat and breast are usually bright blue.