The Redpoll is a cheerful winter finch that brings life to snowy fields even when the cold is at its fiercest. These tiny birds are softly streaked in brown and white, marked by a red cap and, in many birds, a faint blush of pink on the chest. Restless and social, redpolls travel in lively flocks, clinging to seed heads and birch catkins as they feed. Their buzzy calls and energy make them a welcome during the long, frozen months.