Parrot Crossbill

Finches, Euphonias 👁 110 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Loxia; binomial: Loxia pytyopsittacus; authority: Borkhausen, 1793.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: irruptively southward.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

‹ Finches, Euphonias Back to Encyclopedia

WhatsApp

Scan QR to chat on WhatsApp

WeChat QR

Scan QR to add on WeChat

QQ