Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Parrot Crossbill
Loxia pytyopsittacus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Coniferous forest of northeastern Europe to western Siberia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Parrot crossbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
