Common Redpoll

perennial herb

Seeds consumed during winter months in California mountains and high desert

perennial herb

winter seed foraging, occasional in California

fern

Winter visitor; forages for small invertebrates in fern understory during irruptive winters

grass

Irregular winter visitor from north, seeds important supplemental food source

grass

seed head foraging during winter months in California mountains

grass

Irregular winter visitor to California; feeds on grass seeds during irruptive years

perennial herb

Forages on horsetail and associated seeds during winter in coastal California

grass

Opportunistic seed foraging during winter irruptions

fern

Irregular winter visitor; forages on fern-associated arthropods in California montane areas

grass

Winter irregular visitor, seeds as emergency food source Dec-Feb

grass

Seeds consumed during winter irruptions; important carbohydrate source during cold months

grass

Irregular winter visitor; seeds important when available

perennial herb

Rare winter visitor to California; feeds on mature watercress seeds when available

perennial herb

Irruptive winter visitor; opportunistically feeds on small seeds including ragweed

perennial herb

Erratic winter visitor to California; feeds on seed heads November-March

perennial herb

Forages on wire rush seeds during irregular winter irruptions in California