1. a European thrush with reddish patches under its wings
2. a North American blackbird with red and yellow shoulder patches

Examples

• The redwing is a common winter visitor to British gardens.
• We spotted a flock of redwings feeding on berries in the hedgerow.
• The male redwing perched on the cattail, displaying his bright shoulder patches.
• Red-winged blackbirds are often simply called redwings by birdwatchers.
• The redwing’s distinctive call echoed across the marsh.
• During migration, redwings gather in large flocks before heading south.