redpoll
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small finch: A small songbird belonging to the finch family, characterized by its size and shape similar to a siskin.
- Distinctive physical features: This bird is specifically noted for having a red crown (top of the head) and a rosy or pinkish breast and rump.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a flock of redpolls feeding on birch seeds.
- The male redpoll's red crown is much brighter during the breeding season.
Advanced Usage
Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea): The most widespread species, often simply called "redpoll."
- The Common Redpoll is a frequent winter visitor to backyard feeders in northern regions.
Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret): A smaller species found in Europe.
- The Lesser Redpoll can be distinguished by its darker plumage.
Arctic Redpoll (Acanthis hornemanni): A paler species breeding in the high Arctic.
- Sighting an Arctic Redpoll is a special treat for birdwatchers.
Variants and Related Words
Finch (n): A broader category of small passerine birds to which the redpoll belongs.
- Finches, like the redpoll, typically have strong, conical bills for eating seeds.
Siskin (n): A similar small finch, often used for comparison in the redpoll's definition.
- The pine siskin is another small, streaky finch often seen with redpolls.
Synonyms
- Common Redpoll: Often used interchangeably with the general term "redpoll" in North America.
- Acanthis flammea: The scientific name for the Common Redpoll.
Related Phrases
"Redpoll flock": A group of these birds, commonly seen in winter.
- A large redpoll flock descended on the alder trees.
"Winter irruption": A term in birding for when redpolls and other northern finches move south in large numbers.
- This year's winter irruption brought an unusual number of redpolls to our area.
Noun
- small siskin-like finch with a red crown and a rosy breast and rump
- small siskin-like finch with a red crown