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Hornemann's Redpoll
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Birch (very rare).
Diet: Birch seeds.
Best time to spot: Pure white belly.
When to look
A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
How rare is it?
The Hornemann's Redpoll sits in our Epic tier for the UK: a scarce visitor, recorded in small numbers in most years. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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Similar birds
- Arctic RedpollRare · Birch
- Common RedpollRare · Birch woodland (winter)
- Lesser RedpollUncommon · Birch
- Baikal TealEpic · Marshes (very rare)
- Baillon's CrakeEpic · Wet marsh
- Black DuckEpic · Marshes (very rare vagrant)
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