Red Crossbill
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| Scientific name | Loxia curvirostra |
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| Mass | 38 g |
| Length | 14 – 20 cm |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population stable) |
| Higher classification | Crossbill |
| Lower classifications | Newfoundland crossbill |
| Southern Appalachian Red Crossbill | |
| Did you know | Red Crossbills are usually found in small flocks year round. |
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| ID | 1229637 |
About Red Crossbill
The red crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae, also known as the common crossbill in Eurasia. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones and other fruits.
Red crossbill Photos
