The Redwing

Redwing

The Redwing (Turdus iliacus) nests in pine and birch forest on the tundra in northern Europe and Asia, but it also occurs regularly as a breeding bird in most types of forest environments. The redwing is mostly migratory, and migrates south in winter. It breeds very rarely in Britain and Ireland, but often winters there.

Migrating birds and wintering birds often form large flocks, often accompanied by fieldfares.

The redwing is an omnivore and eats mostly worms, snails, molluscs and insects.