Redwing

n.

1.

(Zool.) A European thrush (Turdus iliacus). Its under wing coverts are orange red. Called also redwinged thrush. (b) A North American passerine bird (Agelarius phŒniceus) of the family Icteridæ. The male is black, with a conspicuous patch of bright red, bordered with orange, on each wing. Called also redwinged blackbird, red-winged troupial, marsh blackbird, and swamp blackbird.

Noun	1.	redwing - North American blackbird with scarlet patches on the wings Synonyms: Agelaius phoeniceus, red-winged blackbird
	2.	redwing - small European thrush having reddish flanks Synonyms: Turdus iliacus

Agelaius, Agelaius phoeniceus, blackbird, genus Agelaius, New World blackbird, red-winged blackbird