redwing

American  

[red-wing] / ˈrɛdˌwɪŋ /

noun

1. a European thrush, Turdus iliacus, having chestnut-red flank and axillary feathers.

2. red-winged blackbird.

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redwing British  

/ ˈrɛdˌwɪŋ /

noun

1. a small European thrush, Turdus iliacus , having a speckled breast, reddish flanks, and brown back

2. a North American oriole, Agelaius phoeniceus , the male of which has a black plumage with a red-and-yellow patch on each wing

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Etymology

Origin of redwing

First recorded in 1650–60; red ¹ + wing

Example Sentences

In the new movie, it's what looks like a gigantic redwing blackbird.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2022

A drop-off of 3 billion North American birds in recent decades has consisted largely of insect eaters, from the whip-poor-will to redwing blackbirds and barn swallows.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022

A redwing blackbird landed on their bird feeder out back.

From The Verge • Apr. 10, 2019

Two of his horses came out of the far turn, the sound of their hooves drowning out the songs of redwing blackbirds.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2011

The smart crows and redwing blackbirds knew when their chances of getting a bite of corn had improved!

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich