redwings

Blackbirds with epaulets

Redwings are birds named for red markings on their wings.

In North America, the red-winged blackbird is among the most abundant birds, the males displaying vivid red and yellow shoulder patches.

In Europe, the redwing is a small thrush with rusty-red underwing patches.

The term also refers to sports teams, most notably the Detroit Red Wings hockey franchise.

hockey

Detroit

Michigan automotive hub

  • NHLPro hockey organization
  • iceWater's solid form
  • puckHockey's rubber projectile

skates · arena · playoffs · Stanley Cup · Zamboni · slapshot · goalie · faceoff · penalty · powerplay

bird

thrush

Spotted woodland vocalist

feathers · nesting · fledgling · beak · roost · perching · insectivorous · berries · birdbath · chirp

migration

flyway

Established bird migration path

staging · stopover · arrival · departure · breeding grounds · wintering · seasonal · irruption · navigation · banding

Opposites
nhl hockey rivalry

redwingsAvalanche

Denver's NHL franchise

Blackhawks · Maple Leafs · Blues · Canadiens · Rangers

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redwingsorioles

Orange and black songbirds

grackles · cowbirds · meadowlarks · bobolinks

european thrush contrast

redwingsblackbirds

Dark-plumaged songbirds

Family

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