Carduelis cabaret
Family
Finches (Fringillidae)
Overview
The lesser redpoll is a small brown streaked finch with a distinctive red forehead, small black bib and, in breeding males, red upper chests. This contrasts with largely pale under parts (streaked on the flanks). Its UK breeding population has declined and it is on the Red List. They are often found in flocks, occasionally with siskins. It has recently been split from the common or mealy redpoll, a larger and paler species.
Where to see them
A widespread breeding species in Scotland, northern and eastern England and Wales. It is less common in central, southern and south-west England as a breeding species, but does occur in these places in winter. Look in birch and alder woods.
When to see them
All year round, but commoner in the north in summer and in the south in winter.
What they eat
Seeds, especially birch and alder
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