Miss Marge Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Snapped these today in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Same bird, 3 different angles. Is it a Common Redpoll or a Hoary? Looking for knowledge and input here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Seems like a good candidate for Hoary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 42 minutes ago, Jefferson Shank said: Seems like a good candidate for Hoary. I agree with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Jefferson Shank said: Seems like a good candidate for Hoary. yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I wouldn’t be confident calling this a Hoary until I saw the rump. The head is brown, with only the hint of frostiness, and the side streaks are dark. Also, the red on the crown is extensive. I would leave it as Redpoll sp unless you got a look at the rump. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Avery said: I wouldn’t be confident calling this a Hoary until I saw the rump. The head is brown, with only the hint of frostiness, and the side streaks are dark. Also, the red on the crown is extensive. I would leave it as Redpoll sp unless you got a look at the rump. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 That bill looks pretty big for a Hoary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 This resource has some great tips for Redpoll ID. The three main factors in confirming a Hoary Redpoll are such: 1. Clean Undertail (Hoary's CAN have some streaks, but not extensive) 2. Clean White Rump (This is a big one, best seen in flight) 3. Frosty mantle/nape (This varies from age/sex of bird and the feather wear. All other factors are supporting evidence, with these three being the main ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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