Redwing Turdus iliacus

Features

The redwing is a bird in the thrush family, Turdidae, native to Europe and Asia, slightly smaller than the related song thrush.

Species	Bird
Living space
Size	20-24 cm
Weight	61 g

Description

The sexes are similar, with plain brown backs and with dark brown spots on the white underparts. The most striking identification features are the red flanks and underwing, and the creamy white stripe above the eye. Adults moult between June and September, which means that some start to replace their flight feathers while still feeding young. The male has a varied short song, and a whistling flight call.