White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera leucoptera

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\"White-winged Crossbill,\" Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Adult males tend to be red or pinkish in color, and females green or yellow, but there is much variation. The main plumage distinction from common crossbills is the white wingbars which give this species its English and scientific names. There are also white tips to the tertials. The adult male is also a somewhat brighter (pinker) red than other male crossbills. Some common crossbills occasionally show weak white wingbars, so care is needed with the correct identification of this species. The chip call is weaker and higher than that of common crossbill.

Anchor Point, Alaska

03/13/2015