About the Redwing
The redwing is a bird in the thrush family, Turdidae, native to Europe and the Palearctic, slightly smaller than the related song thrush.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus iliacus |
| Species Codes | redwin, REDW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Redwing belong to?
The Redwing (Turdus iliacus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Redwing?
The redwing is a bird in the thrush family, Turdidae, native to Europe and the Palearctic, slightly smaller than the related song thrush....
Where can I report a Redwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Redwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code redwin, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Thrushes and Allies 194 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
194
Species in Family
282,288
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