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SPECIES PROFILE
Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
Turdus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Northern Europe (winter visitor)
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Turdidae
GENUS
Turdus
📋 Description
SIZE
19-22 cm body, 45-75 g
COLORATION
Brown back, red flanks, streaked breast
ADAPTATIONS
Winter flocks, soft call
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Northern Europe (winter visitor)
REPRODUCTION
4-6 eggs, 1-2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Berries, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Redwing is a small thrush with distinctive red flanks and streaked breast. It forms large winter flocks.
2
It is a common winter visitor from Scandinavia.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Norwegian forests
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Winter
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for small thrush with red flanks in winter.
