Red Crossbill
Red Crossbill
45
11 hours ago
A distinctive finch named for its unique crossed mandibles, perfectly evolved for prying seeds from conifer cones. Males are typically reddish, while females are yellowish-green.
Where to spot
Widespread in coniferous forests across North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, their distribution dictated by cone availability.
How to spot
Look for them high in conifers, often hanging acrobatically to extract seeds. Listen for their characteristic 'jip-jip' or 'chip-chip' calls; different call types may indicate different 'types' adapted to specific tree species.
When to spot
Year-round resident; observation success often depends on local cone crop availability, as they undertake irregular irruptive movements.
Where to spot
Widespread in coniferous forests across North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, their distribution dictated by cone availability.
How to spot
Look for them high in conifers, often hanging acrobatically to extract seeds. Listen for their characteristic 'jip-jip' or 'chip-chip' calls; different call types may indicate different 'types' adapted to specific tree species.
When to spot
Year-round resident; observation success often depends on local cone crop availability, as they undertake irregular irruptive movements.
Credits:
hans zwitzer
Credits:
hans zwitzer
Credits:
Door David Menke - This image originates from the National Digital Library of the United States Fish and Wildlife ServiceDeze banner zegt niets over de auteursrechten die van toepassing zijn. Een normale auteursrechten-tag is nodig. Zie Commons:Licensing
Red Crossbills are highly specialized foragers, with bill sizes and shapes that can vary subtly between populations, allowing them to adapt to extract seeds from specific conifer species in their local habitat.
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