Common Redpoll

Carduelis flammea

13 cm (5") Fairly common but irregular - irruptive species. Far northern forests and tundra in summer; in winter, brush and snow covered weedy fields, feeders.  Very tame and social forming large winter flocks. In flight; undulating flight.

Gray-brown finch; red forehead; black chin; streaked sides and rump; notched tail; male has pink on breast.

Song: trills and twittering; hoarse "chit-chit-chit" call given in fligt.

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Common Redpoll winter distribution map
Common Redpoll winter distribution map
Common Redpoll distribution map
Common Redpoll distribution map