Red Crossbill

The Red Crossbill, often known as the common crossbill, belongs to the Fringillidae bird family. Males have brilliant red or orange feathers, while females have yellow or green feathers. However, in the wild, they can change dramatically and have a wide range of hues in their plumage. Furthermore, their wings appear darker brown than the rest of their plumage. Meanwhile, the crossbill part of its name alludes to the shape of its beak.

The upper half of the red crossbill's bill covers the lower half. The red crossbill can eat largely hard conifer seeds and other fruits thanks to its overlapping pattern. In the morning, Red Crossbills collect grit on the ground. Adult males sing and watch for predators from the tops of conifers. Coniferous forests in North America, Europe, and Asia are home to red crossbills. The IUCN classified the red crossbill as a species of Least Concern due to its abundance and vast distribution.