Redpolls are mainly woodland birds, often found in birch trees. They are small birds, brown or grey-brown, with a red forehead patch.
The adult male's breast is washed in red, not quite as much as the Robin. They are primarily seed-eaters, and often feed acrobatically like a tit. Their diet may include some insects in summer, and they can form large flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with other finches.
Number of broods
2
Number in Britain
51,000
Conservation Status UK
Amber
Status in UK
Migrant/ Resident Breeder
Length
12 cm
Wingspan
22 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Coniferous Wood and Scrub
First Record
1678
Egg Size
17x13 mm
Egg Weight
1.4 g
Clutch Size
4-5 eggs
Incubation
12-13 days
Fledging
14-15 days
First clutches laid
Late May
Age at First Breeding
1 year
Typical Lifespan
3 years
Maximum Recorded Age
6 years, 0 months