Common Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

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Brief #

A small brownish-grey finch with dark streaks and a bright red patch on its forehead.

Synonyms #

  • Pardillo Sizerín (Spanish)
  • Liñaceiro paponegro (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Common Redpoll is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

A small brownish-grey finch with dark streaks and a bright red patch on its forehead. It has a black bib and two pale stripes on the wings. Males often have their breasts suffused with red. The rump is streaked and there is a broad dark brown streak across the vent. It has brown legs, dark-tipped yellowish bills and dark brown irises.

Measurements #

Length: 11 - 14 cm
Wingspan: 19 - 22 cm
Weight: 12 - 16 g

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