Scottish Crossbill

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Scottish Crossbill (<em>Loxia scotica</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Scottish Crossbill (Loxia scotica) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Loxia; binomial: Loxia scotica; authority: Hartert, EJO, 1904.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: locally to other conifer types.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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