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redpoll

/ˈrɛd.poʊl/

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noun

/ˈrɛd.poʊl/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мелкую птицу из семейства вьюрковых с красной шапочкой на голове, а у некоторых разновидностей — с розовой грудкой и надхвостьем, обычно встречающуюся в северных регионах.

A noun referring to a small finch with a red crown, and in some varieties a rosy breast and rump, typically found in northern regions.

  1. Common RedpollB2formal

    A small finch with a red patch on its forehead, a streaked brown body, and a small yellow bill.

    ruЧечётка обыкновенная

    • A flock of redpolls visited the bird feeder during the winter.
    • The common redpoll is known for its distinctive red crown.
    • We spotted a redpoll foraging for seeds in the birch tree.
  2. Lesser RedpollB2formalbritish

    A small finch with a red forehead, a rosy pink breast and rump, and a streaked brown back.

    ruЧечётка обыкновенная

    • The lesser redpoll has a beautiful rosy breast during the breeding season.
    • Birdwatchers often confuse the lesser redpoll with the common redpoll.
    • We observed a lesser redpoll feeding on alder catkins.
Forms
  • redpolls plural form
  • redpolls' possessive plural form
  • redpoll's possessive singular form