Crossbill in Yellow Leaves
by Loree Johnson
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Crossbill in Yellow Leaves
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Loree Johnson
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Photograph - Photograph
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"Crossbill in Yellow Leaves" by Loree Johnson Photography. The name of this bird is red crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), though only the adult males are red. Females are brownish with a yellow breast, as seen here. Their unique bills have evolved for the purpose of opening pine cones to extract the seeds, which is their primary food source. Photographed at Butte Valley Wildlife Area, California.
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May 11th, 2022
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