Redpoll ID (1 Viewer)

bpw

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• Jun 19, 2006

• #1

It seems the Redpoll question has cropped up on a regular basis in this forum, but it’s probably easiest if I show you the picture and ask the question.

I assumed this was a Common Redpoll (my bird book separates Common from Mealy, is that correct?), but two people have suggested it may be Lesser Redpoll; what do you think?

 

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London Birder

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• Jun 19, 2006

• #2

I'd say Lesser also, looks reasonbly petite and brown toned ..

 

Julian Sykes Wildlife

Jules Sykes

• Jun 19, 2006

• #3

Agree with Des

Beauty picture Paul

 

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J Jones

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• Jun 19, 2006

• #4

Three species:

Lesser Redpoll, Carduelis cabaret
Common (also known as Mealy) Redpoll, Carduelis flammea
Arctic Redpoll, Carduelis hornemanni

Your bird is a Lesser Redpoll.

 

bpw

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• Jun 19, 2006

• #5

That’s five in favour of Lesser Redpoll, so I’ve modified my site accordingly.

Thanks everyone.