Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
About the Red Crossbill
The red crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae, also known as the common crossbill in Eurasia. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones and other fruits.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 30,103 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Red Crossbill?
The scientific name of the Red Crossbill is Loxia curvirostra.
How many Red Crossbill sightings have been recorded?
30,103 observations of the Red Crossbill have been recorded on iNaturalist.
30,103
observations on iNaturalist
