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bluethroat

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Noun — A small songbird of Europe and Asia, the male of which has a bright blue throat in spring.

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male bluethroat red-spotted bluethroat

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Etymology

The word is a compound of blue and throat, describing the male bird's colouring.

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What is a bluethroat?
A bluethroat is a small songbird of Europe and Asia (Luscinia svecica), and the male shows a blue throat in spring.
Why is it called a bluethroat?
The male has a bright blue throat in spring.
What is the plural of bluethroat?
The plural is bluethroats.

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