firetails
Firetails is a common name that can refer to several different species of birds, primarily those belonging to the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae, or the Australian grasswren genus, Amytornis. The name is derived from the characteristic bright reddish or orange plumage found on the tail feathers of these birds.
In the context of Old World flycatchers, firetails often describe species within the genus Cyornis. These birds
The term "firetail" can also be applied to certain species of grasswrens, particularly those in the Australian
Due to the commonality of the descriptive name, it is important to specify the scientific name or