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The Red Crossbill has a unique adaptation that sets it apart from other birds in the Finch family. They live in conifer forests and have beaks custom-made for accessing their favorite food: the seeds of conifer cones. Their beaks are criss-crossed to dig inside the cone grooves: they place the tips of their slightly open bills under a cone scale and bite down, then their crossed tips push the scale up, allowing them to sneak their tongue inside for tasty treats. The males are a rusty red or orange, while females can be a muted yellow or olive.
Fun fact: Red Crossbills breed at any time of year, whenever cones are plentiful.
🏆 Race to the top The 39th Annual World Series of Birding Are you a birder in New Jersey? Register for the World Series of Birding on May 14 to compete to see the most species in 24 hours. These rules look very official.
🎉 Party in the USA Birding festivals and events Check out a running list of birding festivals and events near you, via All About Birds.
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