Common and hoary redpolls are 2 closely related finches of the boreal forest ... The bright rosy red of the throat and breast extends onto the cheeks. The white flanks and undertail coverts ...

Male house finches also have red plumage but it is mainly confined to their breast, forehead, and throat. Throughout the rest of their body, they have a brown back with lighter streaks which blur ...

There are six “crossbill” species and only two breed in the Adirondacks, the red crossbill being one. Find them with these tips.