
©Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography

Redwing feeding on hawthorn berries ©Chris Gomersall/2020VISION
Redwing
Scientific name: Turdus iliacus
The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look out for the distinctive orangey-red patches under its wings.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 21cmWingspan: 34cm
Weight: 63g
Average lifespan: 2 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Listed as Near Threatened on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.