Redpoll ID Wellington Ontario (1 Viewer)

[chipster454]

Saw two Redpoll's in amongst a bunch of American Tree Sparrow's. I'm pretty sure they are Common Redpoll's, but I just wanted to confirm before I discounted Hoary Redpoll's. Thanks in advance.

 

[Nutcracker]

Yes, Common Redpolls.

Arctic Redpoll is much whiter, and largely without those dark streaks on the flanks and undertail coverts (if streaked at all, then only very finely).

 

[Microtus]

I agree, Common Redpoll. Arctic Redpoll is known as Hoary Redpoll in North American field guides.

 

[chipster454]

Thanks for the ID help.