Least ConcernRedwing
Turdus iliacus
One of the 4 thrushes on WAnimals
Birds · Passeriformes · Turdidae
Turdus pilaris
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The fieldfare is a large, colourful thrush, with a grey head and rump, a chestnut back and a densely spotted yellowish breast. It breeds in northern and central Europe, often in loose colonies, and in winter arrives in large flocks in the south of the continent, Spain included, where it feeds on berries, olives and fallen fruit. It is notably aggressive in defending the colony.
Weight
80 g – 140 g
Size
22 cm – 27 cm
Life expectancy
18 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turdus_pilaris
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