About the Red Crossbill
The red crossbill or common crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones and other fruits.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxia curvirostra |
| Species Codes | redcro, RECR, COCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Crossbill belong to?
The Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red Crossbill?
The red crossbill or common crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones and other fruits....
Where can I report a Red Crossbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Crossbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code redcro, or on iNaturalist.
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