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Gary Martin | all galleries >> Galleries >> British birds > Redpoll
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28-JAN-2006 Gary Martin

Redpoll

Llanelli, Wales

Carduelis cabaret
The lesser redpoll is a small brown streaked finch with a distinctive red forehead, small black bib and, in breeding males, red upper chests. This contrasts with largely pale under parts (streaked on the flanks). Its UK breeding population has declined and although it is recovering, it is on the Amber List. They are often found in flocks, occasionally with siskins. It has recently been split from the common or mealy redpoll, a larger and paler species.



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andy hill 27-Apr-2016 09:10
I have a pair in my front garden feeding most days.
Guest 06-May-2015 21:07
Saw one today having never seen one before, in my garden. We have been having a few siskins so it may have come with them. I live in Yetholm, Kelso Scottish Borders
Guest 02-Apr-2014 10:42
One seen in garden.Whitehaven Cumbria 2/4/2014.
Maureen Withers 30-Mar-2014 09:48
3 spotted together in a garden in Clifton, Nottingham on Thursday 27th March 2014
Guest 26-Apr-2013 16:43
Seen in our garden in Kingston, Surrey 26 April 2013
David 03-Mar-2012 12:00
Just saw one of these in our garden on our feeder - had no idea what it was - thank you for this website - truly this is what the internet was made for.
Jess. ( Lady.D.)10-Apr-2007 16:56
Very nice image Gary, it is always gratifying to photograph a short listed bird. Bit smaller than ours Carduelis Flammea.....Jess.
Janet Forjan-Freedman28-Jan-2006 18:36
Is this a new bird for you? Janet