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male red crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

Description:

The uniquely curve and crossed beak of this species allows them to pull seeds from conifer cones, in the forests which are their habitat. Wandering greatly based on food supplies, they do sometimes utilize feeding stations

Habitat:

At a neighborhood feeder, although normally they live in Mature conifer forests

Notes:

These have been hanging out at a feeder in a busy neighborhood

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North Bend, Oregon, USA

Lat: 43.41, Long: -124.24

Spotted on May 3, 2012
Submitted on Jun 1, 2012

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