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.
- Scientific name
- Loxia curvirostra
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
- IUCN status
- LC
- Birds of Conservation Concern
- Green