rubythroat
/ˈruːbɪθrəʊt
/noun
A small thrush related to the robin, the male having a red throat and striped head, found from Siberia to China.
- Genus Erithacus, family Turdidae: three species.
- A few hours later the rubythroat revived and quickly flew off - renewed, one hopes, for its flight south.