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    Communities > Forums > Bird Identification
    Forum: Bird IdentificationReplies: 4, Views: 33
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    Chillybean

    Chillybean
    Near Central, IA (Zone 4a)

    January 8, 2013 12:21 PM

    Post #9379225

    I just want to make sure a Hoary isn't sneaking over here. :) These two photos look dark enough to be Commons, but the bill seems a bit thicker. Because we are submitting this for Project Feeder Watch, I want to make sure of the ID.

    Thank you.

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    January 8, 2013 1:08 PM

    Post #9379275

    Common Redpoll.

    The left bird is almost too dark to be a Common, but since Lesser Redpoll (which is this dark) doesn't occur in N America, it can't realistically be that.

    Resin
    SaltedDog
    Bradford
    Canada

    January 9, 2013 8:05 AM

    Post #9379953

    I had a similar bird at my feeder on the 7th January in Bradford Ontario. I think it's a Redpoll but I am a real amateur at bird identification. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    January 9, 2013 9:24 AM

    Post #9380029

    Yep, Common Redpoll, female.

    Resin

    Chillybean

    Chillybean
    Near Central, IA (Zone 4a)

    January 9, 2013 4:17 PM

    Post #9380423

    Thank you Resin. I am amazed at the vast knowledge of birds you have. :)

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