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Common Red Poll

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Alby Abrevaya Senior Member Registered: October 2008 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 660	Somewhat friendly. Smaller than a Sparrow. Red head and chest, with brown and white striped wings and body. Loves Nyjer Thistle. Perching Bird.
	· Date: Tue October 12, 2010 · Views: 4190 · Filesize: 32.0kb, 395.5kb · Dimensions: 512 x 768 ·
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Rattlesnake Gal

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Registered: November 2003
Location: Central NH
Posts: 5,252

Sat November 12, 2011 2:54pm

I don't think this bird is a Common Red Poll. It looks more like a House Finch to me. Thanks so much for posting so many Lakes Region birds!!!

House Finches were originally found in Western US and Mexico. In 1940, a small number were let loose in Long Island after failed attempts of trying to sell them as a caged bird. They quickly started breeding and the rest is history!

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