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Rufous

OriginVariation of Rufus, Latin
Meaning"red-haired"

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A rare variation of clunky-cute Rufous, this form is largely associated with the Rufous Hummingbird, notable for its reddish-brown plumage. Appealing perhaps for ornithologists, it also appears in the name of the rufous-tailed hummingbird and the rufous hornero (also known as the red ovenbird).

Pronounced ROO-fus.

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    reddish,brown color

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