redwing

[ red-wing ]

noun

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

redwing

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of redwing¹

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

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

Even so, the decision to cancel a festival that celebrates the natural wonder of sedge warblers, ospreys, redwings and wigeons that are able to take to the skies carbon-free has left many fans crestfallen.

From Washington Post

On a smaller scale, the two Scandinavian thrush species, redwings and fieldfares, are starting to arrive, and they will be joined by other charming northern songbirds, such as bramblings and snow buntings.

From The Guardian

The trail, which is part boardwalk, juts into the swampy forest at multiple spots, and there are plenty of benches along the way to pause and listen to the singing redwings.

From Washington Post