Crossbill on a Branch in a Spruce Forest
The crossbill is a specialized forest bird equipped with a unique beak shaped to extract seeds from evergreen cones.
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Crossbill in an Evergreen Forest
Crossbills inhabit dense spruce woodlands where they move among conifer branches and visit garden bird feeders. Their specialized beak allows them to harvest seeds straight from tough pine and spruce cones.
Natural History of the Crossbill
Unlike most songbirds, crossbills can nest during cold winter months if there is an abundant supply of spruce seeds. Their jaws crossed at the tips act like a pair of pliers to pry open cone scales.
Natural Colors of the Crossbill
- Adult male plumage: brick red or orangey-red
- Adult female plumage: yellowish-green or olive
- Wings and tail: dark brownish-gray
- Spruce needles: deep green
- Bird feeder: natural wood brown or muted red