Scottish Crossbill
Loxia scotica (Hartert 1904)
Appearance
Medium-sized finch red (males) to yellow (females) finch with distinctive mandibles curved and crossed at the tip.
Natural History
Northern & Northeastern Scottland, sedentary.
Taxonomy
monotypic (species status controversial)
-> Scottland
Object of study
Taxonomic status.
Flight Call —
Irruptions —
FiRN Needs
Recordings from the entire distribution area would be appreciated.
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