Documentation of
Common Redpoll
2013-100
Observer Information
Reporter:
Bill Schmoker
Other Observers:
Garrett & Charlene Schmoker;
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Common Redpoll
First Date/Time:
3/15/2013
Last Date/Time:
3/15/2013
Duration (total time in view):
3 hours
County:
Boulder
Specific Location:
3381 Larkspur Dr., Longmont
Number:
25
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Multiple Birds - Mixed
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Suburban Backyard
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Distance:
10 feet at closest
Light:
Good light, mostly from side
Description of the Bird
See photos: Small (basically American Goldfinch-sized) finch with bright red cap, yellow bill, variable side streaking, variable undertail covert and uppertail covert streaking/spotting. Males with variable pink wash on breast, sometimes extending to belly.
Behaviors: Coming to thistle feeders with American Goldfinches and House Finches.
Call: many variations of call notes heard
Plumage: winter
Similar Species Discussion
Most other finches with red (House Finch, Cassin's Finch, etc.) would be larger, not have the combo of much white with clean red cap and yellow bill. Hoary Redpoll would have clean undertail coverts & rump, smaller bill, diminished black mask, etc.
Resources Used
Sibley Guide to Birds
Previous Experience
Extensive, much recent experience with both redpoll species from CO this winter and from Fairbanks, AK the previous winter.
Notes
Memory
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
4/5/2013 11:49:00 AM
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