About the Hispaniolan Crossbill
The Hispaniolan crossbill is an Endangered species of passerine bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola that is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxia megaplaga |
| Species Codes | hiscro, HICR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hispaniolan Crossbill belong to?
The Hispaniolan Crossbill (Loxia megaplaga) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hispaniolan Crossbill?
The Hispaniolan Crossbill is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hispaniolan Crossbill?
The Hispaniolan crossbill is an Endangered species of passerine bird in the family Fringillidae, the finches and euphonias. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola that is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic)....
Where can I report a Hispaniolan Crossbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Hispaniolan Crossbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hiscro, or on iNaturalist.
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