Redwing
ExploreBirds
Redwing
Turdus iliacus
The Redwing is a beautiful bird with a reddish-orange patch under its wings. It loves to eat berries and can often be found hopping around in fields and gardens.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Redwing is a medium-sized thrush with a dark brown back and streaky white underparts. It has a distinctive creamy-white stripe above its eye and bright reddish-orange patches under its wings and on its flanks, making it unique.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyTurdidaeGenusTurdus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Redwings can be found across vast areas from Iceland to Siberia!
Redwings often fly in giant flocks, sometimes thousands of birds strong!
Their flight call is a high-pitched 'tseep', which helps them keep together at night.
These birds sometimes sing softly in their winter roosts, a tiny, hushed concert.
Special abilities
Ability
Night Navigator
Redwing can migrate thousands of kilometers by night, navigating using stars and Earth's magnetic field to reach warmer lands.
Ability
Berry Banquet Finder
Redwing has keen eyesight that helps them spot hidden berries and fruits, ensuring they find food even in harsh winter conditions.
Ability
Secret Songster
Redwing can sing a beautiful, warbling song, often heard during breeding season, to attract a mate and defend its territory.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 20-24 cm
- Wingspan
- 33-36 cm
- Weight
- 0.05-0.075 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-10 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 4-6
- Incubation
- 11-15 days
- Migration Distance
- 5000 km
Diet & Feeding
Redwings enjoy a varied diet of insects, worms, and juicy berries, especially in winter!
Primary Foods
- earthworms
- snails
- beetles
- rowan berries
- hawthorn berries
- ivy berries
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
A common predator of Redwings during migration.
eats
Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
A primary food source for Redwings, especially in spring.
eats
Rowan
Sorbus aucuparia
Redwings rely on its berries for food in autumn.
eats
Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna
Its berries provide essential winter sustenance for the birds.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance, and don't try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Redwing?
20-24 cm
What is Redwing's wingspan?
33-36 cm
How much does Redwing weigh?
0.05-0.075 kg
How long does Redwing live?
2-10 years
How fast can Redwing move?
60 km/h
What does Redwing eat?
Redwings enjoy a varied diet of insects, worms, and juicy berries, especially in winter!
Where is Redwing usually found?
Grasslands
How does Redwing hunt?
Foraging
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
.jpg&width=800)
