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: a European thrush (Turdus iliacus synonym T. musicus) having the underwing coverts red
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Bass also have been known to eat birds such as baby ducks and cattail-hopping redwing blackbirds, and artificial imitations of small birds and other animals are available.
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Popular Science, 1 June 2020
All-conference pick emerged as the team's most dangerous attacker and helped Redwings win a Class 2A regional title.
—Matt Le Cren, Naperville Sun, 8 June 2017
The Redwings used six pitchers in an attempt to slow the Lions' offense down.
—Blake Baumgartner, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2017
Strong defense by the Redwings held the Hotrods to no runs in the 4th and 5th, with the Redwings Kyle Thomas making an unassisted double play and going 2 for 3 with a home run.
—miamiherald, 14 May 2017
Popular Science, 1 June 2020
All-conference pick emerged as the team's most dangerous attacker and helped Redwings win a Class 2A regional title.
—Matt Le Cren, Naperville Sun, 8 June 2017
The Redwings used six pitchers in an attempt to slow the Lions' offense down.
—Blake Baumgartner, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2017
Strong defense by the Redwings held the Hotrods to no runs in the 4th and 5th, with the Redwings Kyle Thomas making an unassisted double play and going 2 for 3 with a home run.
—miamiherald, 14 May 2017
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“Redwing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redwing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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