Key information
The redwing is most commonly encountered as a winter bird and is the UK's smallest true thrush. Its creamy strip above the eye and orange-red flank patches make it distinctive.
They roam across the UK's countryside, feeding in fields and hedgerows, rarely visiting gardens, except in the coldest weather when snow covers the fields. Only a few pairs nest in the UK. It is listed as a Schedule 1 species of The Wildlife and Countryside Act.
What they eat:
Berries and worms.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 21cm
- Wingspan:
- 33-35cm
- Weight:
- 50-75g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 13 pairs
- UK wintering:
- 8.6 million birds
Identifying features:
Redwing
