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A photo of a Parrot Crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus), male
Parrot Crossbill, Male

Parrot Crossbill

Loxia pytyopsittacus

The parrot crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It breeds in pine forests in northern and northeastern Europe. Adult males tend to be red or orange in colour, and females green or yellow, but there is much variation. This species is difficult to separate from red and Scottish crossbills, and plumage distinctions are negligible. It is slightly larger than other crossbills. The head and bill are larger than in either of the other species. The bill is thicker than those of its relatives, and the crossed tips are often not readily apparent. Extreme care is needed to identify this species. The deeper, harder choop or tyuup call is probably the best indicator.
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Joseph Whiting
Sunday 30 Jul 2023 - 10:47pm
United Kingdom
A map showing the sighting location
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Harald Ericson
Wednesday 12 Jul 2023 - 1:17pm
Sweden
A map showing the sighting location
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Lisa Kreye
Wednesday 05 Jul 2023 - 12:40pm
Finland
A photo of a Parrot Crossbill photographed in Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster United Kingdom
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Alex Butler
Tuesday 06 Jun 2023 - 1:28pm
United Kingdom

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