the male is bright red with black wings and tail
"The guide explained that only the male firebird displays those striking bright red feathers contrasted by its black wings and tail."
eastern subspecies of northern oriole
"The ornithologist spent hours tracking the rare firebird through the dense forests of southeastern Asia to study its unique breeding patterns."
tropical American flycatcher found as far north as southern Texas and Arizona; adult male has bright scarlet and black plumage
"The guidebook warned us not to disturb the firebird nesting in the mesquite groves near El Paso."
The scarlet tanager, Piranga olivacea.
"The ornithologist adjusted his binoculars to get a closer look at the brilliant red male firebird perched on the oak branch."