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Loxia pytyopsittacus

[edit] Identification

Large thick bill, lower mandible is angled. Flattish crown
Males - red or orange in colour
Females - green or yellow.

[edit] Distribution

Northwest Europe, western Russia. There is also a small population in Scotland.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Breeds and winters in coniferous plantations and woodlands.

[edit] Behaviour

[edit] Diet

Almost exclusively feed on conifer cones, the crossed bill helps in extracting the seeds.

[edit] Vocalisation

[edit] References

1. Wikipedia
2. Collins Pocket Guide to British Birds 1966
3. Collins Field Guid 5th Edition

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