Crossword Genius

Bird of colourful origin (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

redstart

'bird' is the definition.
(type of bird)

'colourful origin' is the wordplay.
'colourful' becomes 'red' (similar in meaning).
'origin' becomes 'start' (I've seen this in another clue).
'red'+'start'='REDSTART'

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for redstart that I've seen before include "Bird (coloured opening!)" , "Songbird" , "One sings" , "Singer" , "Flier" .)

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