Parrot Crossbill

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The Parrot Crossbill is difficult to distinguish from the Red Crossbill, but has a much more massive beak. In western Europe the Parrot Crossbill is a rare species.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loxia_pytyopsittacus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1050658/maps

Scientific name:

Loxia pytyopsittacus

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

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Size:

Sparrow,

Blackbird

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Red,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

other

Crown colour:

Red

Breast colour:

Red

Belly colour:

Red

Throat colour:

Red

Rump colour:

Red

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Brown

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Grey

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Red

Tail shape:

Forked

Looks like

Red Crossbill

Read more about Red Crossbill

The Parrot Crossbill is slightly larger than the Red Crossbill and has a much more massive beak.