Red-flanked bluetail or Orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus). Adult male. Distribution: Asia and northeastern Europe. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: CZEL 📷: Photo by Takashi_Yanagisawa via Pixabay 2018 The photo shows a small songbird known for its vibrant plumage. It features a blue tail and a reddish-orange patch on its flanks, which are distinctive and give the species its name. The male birds (pictured) have stunning blue upperparts, while the females are duller with brownish tones.

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Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica). Adult male. Distribution: Palearctic realm. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: MNRE 📷: Photo by el_buho via Pixabay 2022 The photo shows a small, robin-sized bird with a distinctive appearance. Males are unmistakable with their bright blue throat bordered by black, white, and chestnut. Females and juveniles are much duller, lacking the vibrant blue throat patch. All Bluethroat subspecies have a rufous base to their tail feathers and a strong white eyebrow.

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