About the Scottish Crossbill
The Scottish crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to the Caledonian Forests of Scotland, is one of only two land vertebrate species endemic to the United Kingdom.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxia scotica |
| Species Codes | scocro1, SCCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scottish Crossbill belong to?
The Scottish Crossbill (Loxia scotica) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Scottish Crossbill?
The Scottish crossbill is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to the Caledonian Forests of Scotland, is one of only two land vertebrate species endemic to the United Kingdom....
Where can I report a Scottish Crossbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Scottish Crossbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scocro1, or on iNaturalist.
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