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Common Crossbill
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Loxia curvirostra
A finch with the strangest beak in the bird world — the top and bottom CROSS over each other! Perfect for prying seeds out of pine cones.
Size
Small · 16 cm
Latin name
Loxia curvirostra
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Conifer forests (Wicklow, Killarney)
- Spruce and pine plantations