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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