Redwing - Turdus iliacus
Description
Our smallest thrush, it is a common winter visitor. The pale stripe over the eye and the red patch on its flanks help to identify this bird.
Photo ID?
Habitat
It is mainly seen in the countryside, in fields and hedgerows, usually in sizeable flocks and often mixed together with Fieldfares. It occasionally visits gardens if the weather is particularly harsh.
When to see it
October to March
Life History
It eats berries and worms.
UK Status
Common and widespread in Britain
VC55 Status
It is a common winter sight in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Jonesboy1
Broughton Astley - 09 January 2010 -
Roberto52
B Astley garden - 02 January 2012 -
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Jean
Broughton Astley - 14 January 2012
Leicestershire & Rutland
UK Map
On the Leicestershire & Rutland map above, red = NatureSpot records, green = NBN records. You can add a dot to this map if you submit a wildlife sighting (with or without an image). You can also find out more about these species distribution maps on our Maps help page.
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