Parrot Crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus)

Parrot Crossbill, a reference photo — Photo: Marton Berntsen · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The parrot crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It breeds in pine forests in northern and northeastern Europe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Parrot Crossbill being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Loxia curvirostra
Loxia sinesciuris

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Fringillidae
Genus: Loxia
Species: Loxia pytyopsittacus

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