Tuliperäisen

Tuliperäisen is a Finnish word that translates to "fire-tailed" in English. It is primarily used to describe a bird species, the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope), which is known for its striking red-orange throat patch. This coloration is particularly prominent in the male birds during the breeding season, giving rise to the descriptive Finnish name.

The Siberian Rubythroat is a small passerine bird belonging to the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in the boreal forests of Siberia and migrates to Southeast Asia for the winter. Its distinctive fiery throat is a key identifying feature, especially when observed during courtship displays. The term "tuliperäisen" captures this visual characteristic effectively.

While most commonly associated with the Siberian Rubythroat, the word "tuliperäinen" could theoretically be used to describe anything with a tail that resembles fire in color or appearance, though its ornithological usage is by far the most prevalent. The word itself is a compound of "tuli" (fire) and "peräinen" (tailed), clearly indicating its descriptive meaning.