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Hooded Crow with a strange beak (1 Viewer)

Cristian Mihai

Cristian Mihai

Cristian Mihai
I took these pics today, on the bank of Colentina river, in Bucharest.

Cristian
 

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Cristian Mihai said:
I took these pics today, on the bank of Colentina river, in Bucharest.

Cristian
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Hi there,

I'm no expert but that may be a crossbill, specialized to open something difficult on the beach. The term crossbill may help with some research. It's a beautiful bird. I'm curious now as well :)

Dana
 
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