Appearance | The common redpoll is a small bird about 5″ long. It’s a heavily streaked bird with a bright red crown, a black spot beneath the chin, and raspberry splotch on its chest. The female is similar except without the raspberry chest. |
Diet | Seeds, insects. |
Feeder Food | Black-oil sunflower seed, hulled sunflower seed, and nyjer. |
Habitat | Open areas lined with trees. |
Nesting | Cup-shaped nest. They have 1 brood/season and 4-5 eggs/brood that are pale green with purple markings. |
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