Very pale Redpoll (1 Viewer)

a_j_steele · Jul 31, 2019

While sorting out my photos from march found this photo of a very pale looking redpoll (collins is suggesting arctic with the narrow streak under the tail but unsure with the bill size but would like a 2nd opinion) taken in a very gloomy conditions in the lea valley park in essex in a with a small flock of Lesser Redpolls

Many thanks

jogresh · Jul 31, 2019

Broad, thick streaks on the flanks. Reduced black on the undertail coverts. My guess would be male Mealy.

Nutcracker · Jul 31, 2019

Ditto to Mealy; had a couple of very similar birds here (southeast Northumbs) back in Feb. Arctic has flanks and undertail coverts pure white or with no more than hairline dark streaks (i.e. feather shaft only, not extending to vanes).

a_j_steele · Aug 2, 2019

Cheers thanks for the information

Very pale Redpoll (1 Viewer)

More options

a_j_steele

Well-known member

Attachments

jogresh

Bimble and patch

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

a_j_steele

Well-known member

Similar threads

Users who are viewing this thread