Turdus iliacus
Redwing
Turdus iliacus, Redwing. A small thrush with a distinctive pale stripe above the eye and reddish underwings. A winter visitor, not usually breeding in the UK. May feed from garden trees in very cold weather, but generally avoids houses.
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Redwing
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Redwing in Sorbus tree
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Redwing eating Sorbus berries
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Redwing in Sorbus tree
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Two Redwings
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Turdus iliacus, Redwing. Perched on Sorbus branch. Garden in Redmire. November.
Slide 2: Turdus iliacus, Redwing. Perched on Sorbus branch. Garden in Redmire. November.
Slide 3: Turdus iliacus, Redwing. Feeding on Sorbus berries. Garden in Redmire. November.
Slide 4: Turdus iliacus, Redwing. Perched on Sorbus branch. Garden in Redmire. November.
Slide 5: Turdus iliacus, Redwing. Two birds in Sorbus tree. Garden in Redmire. November.