# throated

/ˈθɹoʊtɪd/ (US) · /θɹˈəʊtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/throated
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

having a specific type of throat, usually referring to the color or shape of a bird's neck.

For teachers: possessing a particular throat or neck, typically used in biological or ornithological contexts to describe plumage or anatomy.

## Examples

- The bird has a bright red throated.
- The ornithologist noted that the male bird has a distinctively white throated compared to the females.
- While the species is generally recognized for its vibrant plumage, the specific throated variation is rare and often mistaken for a different subspecies during the breeding season.

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