Finches (Fringillidae)
Hoary Redpoll
Acanthis hornemanni. Tiny seeds of arctic shrubs and sedges.
Finches (Fringillidae)Hoary RedpollAcanthis hornemanni
- Scientific name
- Acanthis hornemanni
- Length
- 4.7–5.5 in
- Weight
- 0.4–0.7 oz
- Nest
- Cup in rocks or low shrubs on high arctic tundra
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 3–6 eggs
- Incubation
- 9–14 days
- Broods
- 1 per season
Identification
- Frostier and paler than Common Redpoll
- Unstreaked white rump and undertail
- Very short, stubby bill
Voice
Rattling flight calls, as Common Redpoll.
Diet and feeding
Tiny seeds of arctic shrubs and sedges.
What do hoary redpolls eat? · Best feeder for hoary redpolls
Hoary Redpolls by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Year-round resident | July |
| Alberta | Winter visitor | — |
| British Columbia | Winter visitor | — |
| Connecticut | Winter visitor | — |
| Illinois | Winter visitor | — |
| Indiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Iowa | Winter visitor | — |
| Kansas | Winter visitor | — |
| Maine | Winter visitor | — |
| Manitoba | Winter visitor | — |
| Massachusetts | Winter visitor | — |
| Michigan | Winter visitor | — |
| Minnesota | Winter visitor | — |
| Missouri | Winter visitor | — |
| Montana | Winter visitor | — |
| Nebraska | Winter visitor | — |
| New Brunswick | Winter visitor | — |
| New Hampshire | Winter visitor | — |
| New Jersey | Winter visitor | — |
| New York | Winter visitor | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Winter visitor | — |
| North Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Northwest Territories | Year-round resident | July |
| Nova Scotia | Winter visitor | — |
| Nunavut | Year-round resident | July |
| Ohio | Winter visitor | — |
| Oklahoma | Winter visitor | — |
| Ontario | Winter visitor | — |
| Pennsylvania | Winter visitor | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Winter visitor | — |
| Quebec | Winter visitor | — |
| Rhode Island | Winter visitor | — |
| Saskatchewan | Winter visitor | — |
| South Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Vermont | Winter visitor | — |
| Wisconsin | Winter visitor | — |
| Yukon | Year-round resident | July |
Frequently asked
What do hoary redpolls eat?
Tiny seeds of arctic shrubs and sedges. At feeders: nyjer (thistle), hulled sunflower.
How big is a Hoary Redpoll?
4.7–5.5 in long and 0.4–0.7 oz.
Do hoary redpolls use birdhouses?
No. Cup in rocks or low shrubs on high arctic tundra.
Sources
- Hoary Redpoll — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Hoary Redpoll life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Hoary Redpoll — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.