Approximately 70 redpolls and 30 Pine Siskins swirled about the feeding stations in my Hampden neighborhood. There were at least two that I could not feel safe saying they were flammea. The ground color is paler, with whitish edging to the scapulars. The primary subject of the photos appears slightly larger than the other redpolls, but that may be "fluffing artifact."
There is a bit more than trace evidence of undertail covert streaking, not enough to be convincing as a Common. Flank streaking present, is fairly extensive, though somewhat more diffuse appearing to me and more subdued than any of its flock mates. An interesting bird. I'm wondering what any readers may be inclined to call this? A light Common, a female Hoary, some of each? Little wonder there is debate about keeping the species split.
Also, if the "butterscotch" on the throat is useful as a field mark?
https://flic.kr/ps/2Yo1Aq
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