Common Redpoll - Carduelis flammea
Common Redpoll - Carduelis flammea
Wingspan:
8.75 inches
Seasonality:
Winter
ID
Keys: Red cap, black chin patch, short stubby bill, pink wash on
chest (male), dark brown streaks on sides
Common Redpoll
Carduelis flammea
The Common Redpoll breeds in the Arctic, but is an irregular
winter migrant to southern Canada and the northern United States. They
will often visit bird feeders, where they are often extremely tame.
Habitat:
Uses
brushy areas for breeding, such as forest clearings, forest edges, thickets of
dwarf birch or willow, and shrubby areas on the tundra. Can be found in a
variety of semi-open habitats during the winter.
Diet:
Primarily feeds on seeds. Also will take buds, catkins,
and insects.
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