Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
The Red Crossbill is a member of the finch clan. Their beaks are adapted to extract seeds from conifer cones. There is a wide variation in coloration in both sexes and they may breed whenever a good supply of cone seeds are available. In Eurasia it is known as the Common Crossbill.
Red Crossbill(Loxia curvirostra) |
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Description: Cape Arago is near Coos Bay Oregon on the central coast. |
Date Taken: 2017:09:07 11:18 |
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Location:
Cape Arago |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: RedCrossBill_D5X9704-CapeArago-Oregon |
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