Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="acanthis-flammea"></birdfyi-bird>The Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 15.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Redpoll (<em>Acanthis flammea</em>) is a small finch belonging to the family Fringillidae (Finches). Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. It is among the more habitat-versatile members of its family, occurring in coastal areas, desert margins, forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The species constructs a cup nest (CP type); clutch size typically ranges from 3 to 7 eggs, with incubation lasting 10–12 days and fledging at 9–16 days. The Redpoll is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, and it often undertakes irruptive migrations in response to food availability. Research indicates it has a circumboreal distribution across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Weight | 15.466666666666667 g | 0.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 9-16 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Acanthis |
| Species | Acanthis flammea |
Distribution
Redpoll has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fringillidae family