About the Parrot Crossbill
The parrot crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It breeds in pine forests in northern and northeastern Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxia pytyopsittacus |
| Species Codes | parcro2, PACR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Parrot Crossbill belong to?
The Parrot Crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Parrot Crossbill?
The parrot crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It breeds in pine forests in northern and northeastern Europe....
Where can I report a Parrot Crossbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Parrot Crossbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code parcro2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
236
Species in Family
560
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