- A European thrush (Turdus iliacus). Its under wing coverts
are orange red. Called also redwinged thrush. (b) A North American
passerine bird (Agelarius ph/niceus) of the family Icteridae. 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.
Definition
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