26,162 observationsLeast Concern
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Fringillidae βΊGenus: Loxia
About
The red crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae, also known as the common crossbill in Eurasia. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones and other fruits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red Crossbill is Loxia curvirostra.
- Red Crossbill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red Crossbill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red Crossbill belongs to the class Aves.
- Red Crossbill belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Red Crossbill belongs to the family Fringillidae.
- Red Crossbill belongs to the genus Loxia.