Cobirders, I Happened to have read a phylogenetic study of the redpoll complex recently. Essentially, there appears to be absolutely no genetic structure amongst any of the (up to 3) proposed species groups, or the subspecies groups. It is theoretically possible that the phylogenetic folks are missing something, but it is very unlikely. Studies of their closest relatives, the Twite, have been able to easily discern subspecies groups using the same techniques. I guess this doesn't really mean anything in terms of how carefully folks want to scrutinize and document redpolls in CO, but I guess I feel like trying to identify every individual to anything other than "Redpoll" appears to be an exercise in futility.
That said, up here in Montana we are absolutely inundated with these guys and they are certainly a lot of fun to look at. Enjoy, Andy Boyce Missoula, MT On Saturday, December 29, 2012 4:09:09 PM UTC-7, mln66 wrote: > > Question for everyone... > > Anyone know of a population of Redpolls that are being seen on a regular > basis (more or less regular)? General location, feeder, etc...I am willing > to put in a little leg time to find, just get me in the right ballpark. > > Hoping to get a good photo of a Redpoll before the end of the year. > > Feel free to email me back, > > Matt Newport > Aurora > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cobirds/-/0KT34PBIOlAJ. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
