Hispaniolan Crossbill

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The Hispaniolan Crossbill is an endemic Caribbean finch with a distinctive crossed bill, adapted for pine cones. Males are rosy-red, females yellowish-green.

Where to spot

Endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). It inhabits pine forests, particularly those dominated by Hispaniolan Pine, at high elevations.

How to spot

Explore pine forests in the mountainous regions of Hispaniola. Look for them feeding on cones high in pine trees. Listen for their characteristic calls.

When to spot

Visible year-round in its specific forest habitat. Most active during the breeding season, which varies but often peaks in late spring.

Where to spot

Endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). It inhabits pine forests, particularly those dominated by Hispaniolan Pine, at high elevations.

How to spot

Explore pine forests in the mountainous regions of Hispaniola. Look for them feeding on cones high in pine trees. Listen for their characteristic calls.

When to spot

Visible year-round in its specific forest habitat. Most active during the breeding season, which varies but often peaks in late spring.

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This species is one of the few finches with a specialized bill for cones found in the Caribbean, highlighting evolutionary adaptation to island resources.

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