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Common crossbill
Enw gwyddonol: Loxia curvirostra
As it names suggests, the common crossbill has a large bill that is crossed at the tip - perfect for picking the seeds out of pine cones. Look for it in conifer woodlands, mainly in the north and south.
Species information
Ystadegau
Length: 16cmWingspan: 29cm
Weight: 43g
Average lifespan: 2 years
Statws cadwraethol
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.