Scottish Crossbill

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

Objects of study: taxonomic status

FiRN Needs: Recordings from the entire distribution area would be appreciated.

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