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;[[:Category:Carduelis|Carduelis]] flammea cabaret | ;[[:Category:Carduelis|Carduelis]] flammea cabaret | ||
− | [[Image:Lesser_Redpoll.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Adey Baker | + | [[Image:Lesser_Redpoll.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Adey+Baker|Adey Baker}}<br/>Photo taken: Burbage Common Extension, [[Leicestershire]], [[UK]]]] |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Small, brown, red forehead, small black bib and, in breeding males, red upper chests, pale underparts | Small, brown, red forehead, small black bib and, in breeding males, red upper chests, pale underparts | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
− | British Isles, Alps and mountains of Czechoslovakia. | + | [[British Isles]], Alps and mountains of [[Czechoslovakia]]. |
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
It has recently been split from the [[Common Redpoll|Common (or Mealy) Redpoll]], which is larger and paler. | It has recently been split from the [[Common Redpoll|Common (or Mealy) Redpoll]], which is larger and paler. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Birch and alder woods. | Birch and alder woods. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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Diet includes small seeds, like alders, spruce, and birch. During the breeding season they also feed on insects. | Diet includes small seeds, like alders, spruce, and birch. During the breeding season they also feed on insects. | ||
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The female builds a small untidy cup nest of fine twigs and grass, lined with feathers and hair. Pale blue eggs with pale pink or lilac markings are laid and incubated by the female. The young are fed by both parents. | The female builds a small untidy cup nest of fine twigs and grass, lined with feathers and hair. Pale blue eggs with pale pink or lilac markings are laid and incubated by the female. The young are fed by both parents. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Carduelis+cabaret}} | {{GSearch|Carduelis+cabaret}} | ||
− | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Carduelis]] | + | <br /> |
+ | {{Video|Lesser_Redpoll}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Carduelis]][[Category:Videos]] |
Revision as of 17:35, 21 March 2009
This article has been marked for merging It has been discussed that this article be merged with Common Redpoll. |
- Carduelis flammea cabaret
Identification
Small, brown, red forehead, small black bib and, in breeding males, red upper chests, pale underparts
Distribution
British Isles, Alps and mountains of Czechoslovakia.
Taxonomy
It has recently been split from the Common (or Mealy) Redpoll, which is larger and paler.
Habitat
Birch and alder woods.
Behaviour
Diet
Diet includes small seeds, like alders, spruce, and birch. During the breeding season they also feed on insects.
Breeding
The female builds a small untidy cup nest of fine twigs and grass, lined with feathers and hair. Pale blue eggs with pale pink or lilac markings are laid and incubated by the female. The young are fed by both parents.
External Links