The REDWING is a small European thrush, belonging to the genus Turdus. It is a migratory bird, breeding in northern Europe and Asia and wintering in southern Europe, Africa and south-west Asia. It is a small bird, with a length of 16–18 cm and a wingspan of 32–34 cm. The upperparts are mainly brown, with a pale rufous patch on the shoulder and a white stripe above the eye. The underparts are whitish, with a buff breast band and a dark tail. The song is a loud, melodious warble.