Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
The Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) (formerly known as the Red Crossbill) is a species of passerine bird in the Fringillidae family that lives in coniferous forests.
Its name comes from the shape of its beak, whose two mandibles cross to facilitate the extraction of seeds.
With a total length of 14 to 16.5 cm, the Red Crossbill can be recognized by the particular shape of its dark gray to black beak. The maxilla and mandible are elongated and crossed.
The adult male is dull red above and below the body. The rump is a brighter red. The wings and tail are dark brown. The Red Crossbill does not have a wing band, unlike the Bifasciated Crossbill.
The adult female has a grayish olive coloring, marked with brown spots and dots. The rump and breast may take on a yellowish tint. The wings and tail are dark brown.
The young closely resembles the female but has white on the upper parts.
The eyes are dark brown and the legs are dark gray.
Its name comes from the shape of its beak, whose two mandibles cross to facilitate the extraction of seeds.
With a total length of 14 to 16.5 cm, the Red Crossbill can be recognized by the particular shape of its dark gray to black beak. The maxilla and mandible are elongated and crossed.
The adult male is dull red above and below the body. The rump is a brighter red. The wings and tail are dark brown. The Red Crossbill does not have a wing band, unlike the Bifasciated Crossbill.
The adult female has a grayish olive coloring, marked with brown spots and dots. The rump and breast may take on a yellowish tint. The wings and tail are dark brown.
The young closely resembles the female but has white on the upper parts.
The eyes are dark brown and the legs are dark gray.