Illinois
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
(L 6.25" WS 11" Wt 1.3 oz)
Morton
Arboretum
Lisle
02Nov2012
Breeds any time of the year
...if pine cones are plentiful.
...if pine cones are plentiful.
female
1st yr male
Note the crossbill.
Loxia in Greek means cross-
wise; curvirostra in Latin
means curved bill.
wise; curvirostra in Latin
means curved bill.
© BirdNote,
Frances Wood
© Wikipedia
© Audubon
Society
Society
According to legend, crossbills deformed
their beaks while trying to extract nails
from Jesus’ feet and their red feathers
were stained by Christ’s blood.
their beaks while trying to extract nails
from Jesus’ feet and their red feathers
were stained by Christ’s blood.
(John Reilly)