Common Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
(L 4.5-5.5")
Braband Sø
Århus
08Jun2010
Can store seeds in throat
pouches for later swallowing.
pouches for later swallowing.
Acanthis in Greek refers to a small
bird mentioned by Aristotle et al.;
flammea in Latin means fiery,
flame-colored.
bird mentioned by Aristotle et al.;
flammea in Latin means fiery,
flame-colored.
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