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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: killdozer on December 31, 2008, 05:33:46 PM

Title: RFI: Hoary/ Common Redpoll?
Post by: killdozer on December 31, 2008, 05:33:46 PM

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3154845958_3976211f79_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartimmonen/3154845958/)

These two birds (same one on top and bottom left) were part of a minuscule flock of three at the top of a birch in London ON.

The left bird has much finer streaking, just a few streaks on the undertail, and lighter lores. I realize that there is a lot of overlap in Hoary and Common types, but I'm hoping someone may provide some more definitive opinions than my own.

Thanks in advance

stuart

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Post by: Kin Lau on December 31, 2008, 05:46:20 PM

Do you have shots with a better look at the bill? I found bill size to be the easiest indicator.

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Post by: killdozer on December 31, 2008, 06:32:23 PM

Thanks for the quick reply-- I have two more pics... not very good ones, but...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/3155009922_f2712f75a6_o.jpg)

It's definitely a small bill, but small enough? I'm not sure.

Thanks again for any possible help.

stuart