Fluffed up female

Let's hear it for the more subdued hues of the female Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea).

 

Redpolls survive harsh winters with an enlarged esophagus. This allows them to store and digest seed while they sleep during long, cold nights.

 

Nikon D700, Nikkor 70-200mmf/2.8, 1.4x (240mm)

1/1000 sec; f/4.0; ISO 800

manual exposure, monopod

 

Thanks for looking!

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