Deep Forest Canopy
Species Radar
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

The red crossbill or common crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones and other fruits.

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