Lesser Redpoll

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The Lesser Redpoll has long been considered a subspecies of the Common Redpoll. But due to some differences, such as colour and size, it is now considered a separate species.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carduelis_flammea

Scientific name:

Acanthis cabaret

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Beige,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Yellow,

Brown

Beak shape:

Graineater

Crown colour:

Red

Breast colour:

Red,

Beige

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Black

Pattern:

Striped

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Beige,

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

Beige

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Forked

Looks like

Common Redpoll

Read more about Common Redpoll

The Lesser Redpoll is smaller and lighter brown than the Common Redpoll.