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Redwing
Turdus iliacus
Redwing (Turdus iliacus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Redwing (Turdus iliacus) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 61.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Turdus
- Species iliacus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 61.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Redwing is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Redwing is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Redwing (Turdus iliacus) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL c, w.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 61.2 g, with a wing length of about 11.6 cm and a tail of around 7.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 12 million km² — a very large global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Redwing?
The Redwing is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 61.2 g.
Where does the Redwing live?
The Redwing is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL c, w, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Redwing belong to?
The Redwing (Turdus iliacus) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Redwing eat?
The Redwing is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Redwing migrate?
The Redwing is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Redwing endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Redwing make?
1 real field recording of the Redwing — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Redwing's range?
The Redwing has a mapped global range of about 12 million km².
Conservation
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